Boise and the surrounding Treasure Valley area has witnessed substantial growth, with a notable influx of new residents choosing Idaho as their home. The question is – where are Idahoans setting their sights beyond the Gem State?

Recent data from Stacker, looking into the migration patterns across the U.S. since 2019, reveals that Idahoans are notably impacting 3 specific states. Any guesses as to which states Idahoans are moving to the most?

For Idaho residents, the top 3 destinations are as follows:

3. Oregon

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Oregon secured the 3rd position, with 10.3% of Idaho movers choosing the Beaver State. Idaho reciprocated by becoming the 3rd most common destination for Oregonians, with 7,570 individuals relocating to Idaho.

2. Utah

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Utah claimed the 2nd spot, drawing 12.3% of Idaho movers. Simultaneously, Idaho became the 4th most common destination for Utah residents, welcoming 7,371 new inhabitants.

1. Washington

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Washington emerged as the leading choice for Idahoans, with 23.0% opting for the Evergreen State. In return, Idaho became the 5th most common destination for Washingtonians, attracting 13,505 new residents.

Worth mentioning, California also made it to number 4 on the list of states that people in Idaho are moving to the most, with a staggering 8.0% of Idaho movers relocating to California.

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