Is CDA and North Idaho becoming overpopulated and overpriced? (Hayden: for sale, real estate)

[Shaner]

CDA has always been a hub in NW Idaho. It is growing at a very high rate when considering other areas because of the many different ideals listed in this thread. But you don't have to live in CDA. Go north like mentioned above, or go south, maybe even the silver valley?

When it comes down to it, all cities with something to offer grow, or they die. They grow because people like what they have to offer. I like to compare it to friendships. Most of us don't have the same friends we did when we were growing up, and thats ok. We develop new friendships along the way. You may have moved here 20 years ago for something things you loved and now those things have changed. More than likely if you bought 20 years ago, you have a boatload of cash and are able to move somewhere that more aligns with you life now.

I am in no way saying if you don't like it, move, I am no one of those [mod cut], I am just offering perspective. When I was growing up, I hated it here. Boring as hell as a kid. Now I am almost 37 and I wont leave again.

Do we have too much traffic because our leaders are inept and don't think ahead? Yes.
Do we have infrastructure problems beyond traffic for the same reason? Yes.

Overall, you weigh the good with the bad and decide from there. Only issue I have currently is that the R's have made primaries closed and so races that shouldn't be partisan (Sheriff for example) I can vote unless I register as a R [mod cut]. I am I, I should have my voice heard. But thats a whole different rabbit hole.

[oldcarguy49]

Everybody came from somewhere. CDL infrastructure is limited and it gets crowded in the summer. On the other hand, there is plenty of water. Thing that bothered me about places around there is the number of dead trees. Seems like quite a growing forest fire threat. Some kind of mold or bug is really effective at killing those trees.

[eqttrdr]

ridiculously overbuilt, overpriced and overcrowded 100%

[pnwguy2]

Originally Posted by eqttrdr

ridiculously overbuilt, overpriced and overcrowded 100%

I don’t quite understand that. Compared to Spokane, Boise, and other large NW areas, NID still seems remarkably spread out with plenty of space for everyone. Sure, Coeur d’ Alene has grown with the usual big box stores, chains, etc., the area outside of this area seem still quite rural and surrounded by wilderness. I get it is all subjective in the end.

[Hunter9]

Currently live in Vancouver, WA looking to relocate Spokane or Northern Idaho area. We like to get away from the Portland area as it’s a complete disaster. Many Portlanders are moving over to this side of the river. Been to both area’s many times and know the area pretty well. Heard Spokane has moved considerably more left over the years. The homeless and Meth issue is a huge turnoff, but have a lot of friends that live there. Schools are solid in Spokane. I’m a conservative so thinking Northern Idaho is the better fit. I work from home, but do have kids in middle and HS age.
Is there any truth to Spokane becoming more like Seattle politically? Many are fleeing the westside of State and from California to these new hot spots.

[SkyLark2019]

Originally Posted by Hunter9

Currently live in Vancouver, WA looking to relocate Spokane or Northern Idaho area. We like to get away from the Portland area as it’s a complete disaster. Many Portlanders are moving over to this side of the river. Been to both area’s many times and know the area pretty well. Heard Spokane has moved considerably more left over the years. The homeless and Meth issue is a huge turnoff, but have a lot of friends that live there. Schools are solid in Spokane. I’m a conservative so thinking Northern Idaho is the better fit. I work from home, but do have kids in middle and HS age.
Is there any truth to Spokane becoming more like Seattle politically? Many are fleeing the westside of State and from California to these new hot spots.

Just my 2 cents about Spokane & Eastern Washington (I have relatives that live there plus got to visit Spokane a couple times in the past 7 years)

* I really like Spokane. During the meth boom it definitely was reflecting some of the nastier issues that come with that sort of problem, but things are nicer now and people there seem like they work together to keep the city livable and pleasant. It's sunnier/drier than Western Washington state.

* It's working class, I can't speak for the schools but obviously the schools must benefit from Washington State's overall culture of being supportive of families.

* Compared to Northern Idaho, Eastern Washington is more "liberal" if only for the fact that it's literally Washington State. I love it there though so I obviously have a personal bias.

The only way to be sure about relocating there is to visit and see. Facebook groups local to the area might be more illuminating.

[jlud]

Im in the middle of this right now. Our home near the sound goes on the market Wednesday...and will be relocating east. We looked at Spokane Valley and Liberty Lake, and while beautiful they are still in Washington which worries us. For us, we are going to pay the income tax penalty and move to Idaho.

In two brief years of living here, we have discovered the beauty of Washington. From seeing our first Orcas 10 minutes from our house, to being in the mountains and snow it is exceptionally beautiful. What isn't beautiful, is the state's open disdain and contempt for the working class of people. I am just a vessel to support the will of King County with my tax dollars. My vehicle plates over doubled because I have a hybrid (how dare i...it goes 30 miles on battery but rest gas and they treat it like a full electric) and my property taxes go up 20% a year. The government of this state is so hell bent on pouring tax dollars into illegal immigrants and sanctuary cities, a drugged out homeless population, and pacifying lawbreakers like CHOP that the average law abiding citizen gets the shaft. I have friends in CALIFORNIA making fun of what's going on in Seattle...let that sink in. Seattle is disgusting, and it will not be long until all the producers leave...but hey...rent will be cheaper

I can not take a risk for my family to stay in a state that abandons its citizens and businesses to anarchists. Think that sounds harsh...its not...its reality.

So really we see no choice, Idaho bound in a few weeks

[volosong]

[mod note] Enough Washington bashing. This is the Idaho forum. [/mod note]

[ByJoveJam]

Hi Green Guy,
I literally just wrote a college paper on this topic! The median income for single-income households is around $45,000 a year, whereas the shiny new houses being built around CDA and Hayden go for upwards of $300,000! Yes, I do think it's a huge problem, CDA is only going to grow.
My family and I moved here 13 years ago thinking about how idyllic and "slow" it was. That's slowly diminished and it's sad to watch all the fields being paved over.
If I had the choice to relocate, I would move somewhere near Hauser, maybe up to Athol, or even further up to Sandpoint to be near another town location. Transplants are bringing their money into the state and buying up all the nice houses, leaving us median income earners with fewer options on what to do and where to live.

[509]

I moved to CDA to take a job in 1978. I finally left in 1983 due to overcrowding.

Oh, the trees were dying in 1978. I would think by now they would ALL be dead!!