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At this point, every Idahoan has seen the headline: Idaho is one of the fastest-growing states in the nation. Recent 2020 census data has Idaho as the second-fastest-growing state behind Utah over the last decade. While much of this growth is from our blue state neighbors to the west, Idaho is a booming state for young professionals, and for good reason.

According to a report published in April 2021 by CBRE, a commercial real estate services firm, most of the recent new movers to Idaho are young, affluent, urban, and childless. The top five destinations new Idahoans move from are Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, Riverside, and Sacramento, all cities run by Democrats. They’re moving to Idaho for more affordable living, an untethered lifestyle outside of major metro areas, lower taxes, and a thriving economy.

Amos Rothstein is the Executive Director of the Idaho Republican Party and an active member of the Idaho Young Republicans and Boise Young Professionals.

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