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Boom town? As in a city that experiences a long period of fast paced growth and becomes a major/large (one and a half million plus urban population) metro? Well, anything is possibke, and this does come off as bring b the realm of possibilities. That said, I doubt any city in the areas in the poll will become a boom town, as described in my post, in the predictable future.
Maybe Boise or Spokane, but I feel like it would be at a very slow pace, at least slower than what are associated with boon cities.
It is already happening in Tri-Cities, WA. Richland, Pasco, Kennewick. Extremely hot real estate market. Many transplants from W. WA, and W. OR. Low real estate prices, but rising. Great climate, lots of sunshine.
It is already happening in Tri-Cities, WA. Richland, Pasco, Kennewick. Extremely hot real estate market. Many transplants from W. WA, and W. OR. Low real estate prices, but rising. Great climate, lots of sunshine.
I don't disagree with pnwguy2, but I have a different reason for selecting E. Washington (particularly around Richland and the Tri-Cities) as one of my choices.
My second vote went for Idaho. The Richland area of WA and the Idaho Falls area of ID will be working together on a very big energy project. Idaho Falls will get most of this "boom" both in population change and new businesses, but Richland will provide enough support services to get more residents as well and maybe a spinoff business. The Idaho Falls housing market is currently breaking all the records too.
Pretty sure Boise ID is already in the middle of a boom right now, isn't it? ~9.79% growth since 2010 according to Census estimates.
Boise is booming because it is cheapER I recall, lots of Californians relocating there but using Internet job searches the employment numbers don't appear to be coming with them. In order for it to boom and I mean truly boom the jobs have to come as well.
Arizona "boomed" for a lot of reasons, some of it was for a favorable treatment towards retirees on taxes which in my eyes would not qualify as "booming".
Boom town? As in a city that experiences a long period of fast paced growth and becomes a major/large (one and a half million plus urban population) metro? Well, anything is possibke, and this does come off as bring b the realm of possibilities. That said, I doubt any city in the areas in the poll will become a boom town, as described in my post, in the predictable future.
Maybe Boise or Spokane, but I feel like it would be at a very slow pace, at least slower than what are associated with boon cities.
Yes this is what I mean. Cities near the boundaries of the region (SLC, Denver, Seattle/Portland) have boomed but if people truly want the colder, mountain lifestyle of the West then these three states (and E. Washington/Oregon) will look appealing for those who aren't a wealthy tech person.
I mean all of these areas can provide the same lifestyle of Denver in particular, and it's not like Denver has exclusive access to the Rockies either. Yet Denver is starting to become outrageous.
Boise is booming because it is cheapER I recall, lots of Californians relocating there but using Internet job searches the employment numbers don't appear to be coming with them. In order for it to boom and I mean truly boom the jobs have to come as well.
Arizona "boomed" for a lot of reasons, some of it was for a favorable treatment towards retirees on taxes which in my eyes would not qualify as "booming".
I don't think Boise is so much cheaper anymore. Perhaps compared to the top 25 -30 metros, but check the Idaho forum for the multi-page thread of those who thought Boise was cheaper and now can't afford housing for 30+ miles.
I agree with you that true booms are new, good-paying jobs not just a lot of people relocating.
I don't think Boise is so much cheaper anymore. Perhaps compared to the top 25 -30 metros, but check the Idaho forum for the multi-page thread of those who thought Boise was cheaper and now can't afford housing for 30+ miles.
I agree with you that true booms are new, good-paying jobs not just a lot of people relocating.
MSR
Well I'm sure Boise is still cheaper than California, yes?
Arizona "boomed" for the same reasons, cheaper COL while still being in the vicinity of California. Idaho will learn how to deal with that soon enough.
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