If you listen to politicians and pundits, summer 2025 is shaping up to be a season of unrest. Violence continues across major California cities.
Meanwhile, Idaho is booming. Businesses are growing, locals are working, and the Gem State—along with Texas, Arizona, and Florida—is welcoming former Californians fleeing the once-Golden State.
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- 1 Love Guns? You’ll Fit Right In
- 2 Traffic Is Tame Compared to California
- 3 Idahoans Back the Blue—and the Flag
- 4 Trump and Idaho’s Governor Are on the Same Page
Idahoans are friendly and welcoming but firm in their traditional American values. They love their country and resist big-government interference.
If you’re a liberal moving from California, you’ll likely feel most at home in Boise, Idaho’s capital. With a progressive mayor, it’s a politically mixed city. But outside Boise, the state is solidly Republican. The GOP controls both the House and Senate, and conservative leadership shapes most Idaho towns.
Love Guns? You’ll Fit Right In
If you’re not a fan of firearms, Idaho might be a shock. Residents often carry openly—no permit needed. The state also allows concealed carry without a license. Guns are part of the culture here.
Traffic Is Tame Compared to California
Traffic in Boise and other big cities is growing, but it’s nowhere near the gridlock of LA, San Francisco, or San Diego. Still, locals are starting to grumble.
Idahoans Back the Blue—and the Flag
Idaho isn’t friendly to flag burners or Gavin Newsom fans. Most people here love the police and support law enforcement. There’s no “defund the police” movement.
Expect to see plenty of American flags—and Trump flags, too. Idahoans are proud patriots, and Trump remains a favorite.
Trump and Idaho’s Governor Are on the Same Page
Unlike Newsom, Trump openly supports Governor Brad Little—and Idaho loves him right back.
