Boise has been ranked by Forbes as the #1 fastest growing city and listed in multiple national publications as a great place to move and own a business. "Over 700,000 people live in the Boise Metro and we're welcoming more every day, in fact we're the second-fastest growing metro in the nation with a population growing three times faster than the national average. This rapid growth-both from in-migration, and retention - is fueled by the draw of recreational and cultural amenities occurring simultaneously with the economic pull of strong jobs." In addition, Boise, Idaho, has been listed by US News and World Report as one of the best cities to live in America for three straight years. *See referenced information.
It’s bigger than you think: With over 730,000 residents and the second-fastest growing population in the U.S., the Boise Metro is large and growing, but thankfully still retains a friendly, small-town feel. See reference.
Workforce is Talented: With stalwarts like HP, Micron, Simplot, Albertsons, the Boise Metro has an infrastructure of talent and expertise from a legacy of large corporate headquarters. Collectively, our workforce is three years younger than the national average. See reference.
Quality of Life: The average commute is 22 minutes. The schools are good. The streets are safe. Cultural celebrations like the Treefort Music Festival and Idaho Shakespeare Festival bring people together. Outdoor recreation is everywhere - at certain times of year you can literally ski, play golf, and go fishing all in the same day. See reference.
Education: A full 40 percent of our workforce are college graduates. More than 14 institutions of higher education with a cumulative enrollment of 50,000 call the Boise Metro home. See reference.
