Idaho Commute Times

CarMax recently published some interesting information about Idaho commute times and asked me to share it with you.

Here are some excerpts from their report that pertain to Idaho households/commuters.

  • The average Idaho commute time is 19.1 minutes (less than the national average).
  • 1.5% of Idaho commuters have a “Super Commute” of more than 90 minutes.
  • 2% do not have a car.
  • 20.2% have one car.
  • 40.6% have two cars.
  • 23.3% have three cars.
  • 13.9% have four or more cars.

Here’s how we Idahoans commute to work:

  • 78.9% drive alone.
  • 9.8% car pool.
  • 2.2% walk to work.
  • 0.8% use public transportation.
  • 1.2% ride a bike.
  • 6.2% work at home.

How long is the typical Idaho commute time?

  • Boise commuters have an average commute time of 17.2 minutes.
  • Meridian commuters have an average commute time of 21 minutes.
  • Nampa commuters have an average commute time of 22.2 minutes.

Published with permission from CarMax.

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Phil Hoover is a licensed independent Idaho real estate broker, assisting both buyers and sellers in Boise Idaho, Meridian Idaho, and Eagle Idaho.

During his 45 years of full-time real estate experience, Phil has helped thousands of past clients buy and sell quality properties in the Western U.S.

Phil is one of only ten local Realtors® (of nearly 5,600) honored with the coveted “Realtor® Emeritus” award from the National Association of Realtors®, recognizing 40 years in real estate.

 

Maybe You Should Move To Idaho Too?

There are many reasons why people move to Idaho!

People move to Idaho for the quality of life, less crime, moderate four-season climate, affordable housing, low cost of living, less traffic, friendly people, and many other reasons.

In fact, Idaho ranked #2 for “high inbound” in-migration in 2016, according to the latest United Van Lines annual survey.

The Western U.S. dominated the list of states with the following percentages of “high inbound” moves:

  • Oregon: 67%
  • Idaho: 65%
  • Washington: 58%
  • Nevada: 58%
  • Arizona: 57%

The survey also revealed that retirees comprised one in four Mountain West inbound moves.

The 2016 survey data results were heavily influenced by retirees’ relocation decisions, resulting in new retirement hubs in the western states.

hmmm . . . . almost sounds like they’re describing Boise, Meridian, and Eagle!

Across all regions surveyed, about 20% of all moves were motivated by a desire to be closer to their family.

62% of all Pacific West moves occurred as a result of employment changes.

The top “outbound move” states included New Jersey, Illinois, New York, Connecticut, Kansas, Kentucky, West Virginia, Ohio, Utah, and Pennsylvania.

In case you’re wondering; California was balanced, with inbound moves nearly equal to outbound moves.

Source: United Van Lines 2016 Movers Survey

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Phil Hoover is a licensed independent Idaho real estate broker, assisting both buyers and sellers in Boise Idaho, Meridian Idaho, and Eagle Idaho.

During his 44 years of full-time real estate experience, Phil has helped thousands of past clients buy and sell quality properties in the Western U.S.

Phil is one of only six local Realtors® (of 5,500) honored with the coveted “Realtor® Emeritus” award from the National Association of Realtors®, recognizing 40 years in real estate.

 

Vogue Magazine: Idaho Named Top 10 Destination

Idaho Named Top 10 Destination

Idaho Named Top 10 Destination

Vogue Magazine has included Idaho in its annual “10 Hottest Travel Destinations of 2017”!

Interestingly, the other nine destinations are all exotic, far away countries around the world.

The competition included Georgia (the country), Oman, Malaysia, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Tobago, Jordan, Denmark, and Colombia.

How cool is that ????

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Phil Hoover is a licensed independent Idaho real estate broker, assisting both buyers and sellers in Boise Idaho, Meridian Idaho, and Eagle Idaho.

During his 44 years of full-time real estate experience, Phil has helped thousands of past clients buy and sell quality properties in the Western U.S.

Phil is one of only six local Realtors® (of 5,500) honored with the coveted “Realtor® Emeritus” award from the National Association of Realtors®, recognizing 40 years in real estate.

 

Idaho Is Third Fastest Growing State In U.S.

A recent survey says Idaho is Third Fastest Growing State In U.S.

Idaho’s population grew by 1.8% between mid-2015 and mid-2016.

Idaho’s population increased to 1,683,140 as of July 1, 2016, after attracting 30,300 new residents in the prior 12 months.

The Idaho Department of Labor stated the population increase to in-migration from other states and a high birth rate.

19,000 of the 30,300 new residents moved to Idaho from other states.

Contrary to popular belief, not all 19,000 of our new residents were from California!  🙄 

We Idahoans, for whatever reason, have the 7th highest birth rate in the nation.

Utah was ranked as the fastest-growing state in the nation, followed by:

  • Nevada
  • Idaho
  • Florida
  • Washington
  • Oregon
  • Colorado
  • Arizona
  • Washington D.C.
  • Texas

States losing population during the same period included:

  • Mississippi
  • Wyoming
  • Vermont
  • New York
  • Pennsylvania
  • Connecticut
  • West Virginia
  • Illinois

Source: Idaho Department of Labor

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Phil Hoover is a licensed independent Idaho real estate broker, assisting both buyers and sellers in Boise Idaho, Meridian Idaho, and Eagle Idaho.

During his 44 years of full-time real estate experience, Phil has helped thousands of past clients buy and sell quality properties in the Western U.S.

Phil is one of only six local Realtors® (of nearly 5,500) honored with the coveted “Realtor® Emeritus” award from the National Association of Realtors®, recognizing 40 years in real estate.

 

Idaho Unemployment Rate Remains Low

More good news about the Idaho unemployment rate!

November’s Idaho unemployment rate remained at 3.8% in Idaho; the same as the past five consecutive months.

The national unemployment rate for November dropped three-tenths of a percent to 4.6%.

Idaho’s year-over-year total nonfarm job growth for November came in with a net gain of 2.4%.

The Idaho Falls MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) reported the lowest unemployment rate of all Idaho MSA’s at 3.2%.

The Coeur d’Alene MSA reported the highest unemployment rate among all Idaho MSA’s at 4.6%.

Source: Idaho Department of Labor

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Phil Hoover is a licensed independent Idaho real estate broker, assisting both buyers and sellers in Boise Idaho, Meridian Idaho, and Eagle Idaho.

During his 44 years of full-time real estate experience, Phil has helped thousands of past clients buy and sell quality properties in the Western U.S.

Phil is one of only six local Realtors® (of nearly 5,500) honored with the coveted “Realtor® Emeritus” award from the National Association of Realtors®, recognizing 40 years in real estate.