Small Town USA (Hayden, Sandpoint, Priest River: job market, schools, live)

[ki2serenityLV]

I want to move to a small town in the area of CDA, but for me CDA is too big. Also, Sandpoint though beautiful is too expensive. So are there little towns that are adjacent to Sandpoint that are liveable? I have lived in a town of 2,000 or less so size doesn't really matter in this case, but it has to be a good town close to the lakes in the area. Any ideas on this? Also I am a licensed massage therapist in Las Vegas, is there a job market there for massage therapy or spas in general?

[khurley]

You might look into Hayden, ID. I believe the population is around 12,000 and it's right by a lake.

[mistyriverranch]

Originally Posted by khurley

You might look into Hayden, ID. I believe the population is around 12,000 and it's right by a lake.

Hayden is very expensive also and right next to CDA..in fact it's hard to tell where Hayden ends and CDA begins.
Priest River, Laclede, Blanchard, and Spirit Lake are places you might want to look. However, I think making money as a massage therapist can be difficult. I had an acquaintance in Priest River who was a licensed MT who ended up mving to Spokane for better opportunies.

[ki2serenityLV]

Originally Posted by mistyriverranch

Hayden is very expensive also and right next to CDA..in fact it's hard to tell where Hayden ends and CDA begins.
Priest River, Laclede, Blanchard, and Spirit Lake are places you might want to look. However, I think making money as a massage therapist can be difficult. I had an acquaintance in Priest River who was a licensed MT who ended up mving to Spokane for better opportunies.

I don't need to make alot of money, just enough to help with bills. My husband drives a truck so he is gone alot, but he makes good money. I just have to pick up the little stuff like food and gas. Right now I practice in Las Vegas, and so to work at one of the ski lodge spas would be right up my alley. I was looking at sandpoint again, but do you think it is a nice community?

[mark6052]

just 30 minutes north of sandpoint is bonners, nice small town easy run to sandpoint for work, etc.

[ki2serenityLV]

Originally Posted by mark6052

just 30 minutes north of sandpoint is bonners, nice small town easy run to sandpoint for work, etc.

What is it like in bonners? How many people? I would really like to find a town where my kids can play outside without being afraid...you know? That is my biggest concern. How far of a drive to sandpoint is it?


Thanks for your reply by the way!

[Asthedeer]

Originally Posted by ki2serenityLV

I want to move to a small town in the area of CDA, but for me CDA is too big. Also, Sandpoint though beautiful is too expensive. So are there little towns that are adjacent to Sandpoint that are liveable? I have lived in a town of 2,000 or less so size doesn't really matter in this case, but it has to be a good town close to the lakes in the area. Any ideas on this? Also I am a licensed massage therapist in Las Vegas, is there a job market there for massage therapy or spas in general?

Spirit Lake is more reasonably priced compared to CDA and Sandpoint. There are schools and lakes nearby. There is also a decent sized grocery store in town but if you want a larger store like Walmart it is atleast a half an hour drive in good weather. I don't think you would have trouble finding a job as a MT here as spas are very popular. Sandpoint, although beautiful is more touristy and not a place I could see rasining children, in my opinion. Good luck!