The truth of the matter is, no place is static. Population of the US has gone up and they need a place to live. I frankly wouldn't live in Boise proper, but there are at least 7 cities to choose from if you don't want to live there. I looked at Montana as well, and that place is ridiculously spendy in most cities. It's being over run by Californians. Couldn't do it.
The wife asks from time to time if I'm happy here, and I can flatly tell you, I can't think of anywhere else I'd rather live. Do I like the growth? NO. But I don't want to live somewhere that's dying.
Crime rate is half the national average. Favorable gun laws, hunting, fishing.
