10 US States That US Residents are Moving Into!

3) Idaho

The state of Idaho is another Mountain West state that gained far more residents than it lost in 2017. In total, 63% of moves in Idaho were inbound, and 37% were outbound. Of this 63% percent, 32% moved to the state for a new job, and 25.33% moved to Idaho for retirement. Sixty-six percent of people who moved the state in 2017 were 55 or older. One of the reasons why so many retirees are going to Idaho is because of its low cost of living and beautiful scenery. The state has tons to offer people who love going hiking, fishing, or skiing. Because of that, many people have chosen to move to Idaho in recent years. In 2016, Idaho also experienced a large population boost, with 4.3% of the state’s population moving in that year.