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Nicole Brown
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Sacramento is America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital and the only star on the map of California. Visit Sacramento , whether it’s farm-fresh restaurants, plentiful farmers markets, home-grown breweries, colorful street murals, Gold Rush-era family attractions, or a sunset walk along the river.

With excellent schools, many parks and green spaces, and a dining scene that’s getting national recognition, Sacramento is a family-friendly, culturally rich city that attracts residents with its affordability. According to Zillow, the median home value here is $483,455, compared to $783,666 for California as a whole.

 

Portland, Oregon
Access to abundant outdoor recreation, a thriving beer scene, and a stunning natural setting have made Portland one of the best places to live in Oregon. Real estate prices have cooled off since the pandemic, and the current median home value is $539,524, about $150,000 less than it was in June 2022. And Aimee Virnig, an agent at Windermere Real Estate/Luxury Portfolio International, said this is great news for people looking to relocate here, as the market is less competitive than it was two years ago.

 

 

Salt Lake City, Utah
Utah is known as one of the most family-friendly states in the nation, and Salt Lake City is an excellent example of that, with endless outdoor recreational activities, low crime rates, and a school system that ranks among the best in the country.

The city is also known for its bustling tech and healthcare industries fueling the area’s economic growth, which in turn attracts highly educated professionals.

 

Boise, Idaho
Boise’s population grew during the pandemic — it was the fifth fastest-growing city in the U.S. in 2022 — driven by lower cost of living and access to the outdoors. The city, which is the largest in Idaho, offers many urban conveniences but has a much slower pace than other metropolitan areas. It is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts with over 90 parks and hundreds of trekking miles, and it’s home to a vibrant cultural scene with many annual festivals, museums, and public art.

Nicolette Kimmel, a broker with Windermere Real Estate, explained that Boise’s North End neighborhood is an all-time favorite among buyers for its craftsman bungalows, Tudor-style buildings, and Victorian-inspired homes. Currently, the median home value in the city stands at $484,000.

 

 

Vancouver, Washington
Across the Columbia River from Portland lies the city of Vancouver, home to 195,000 residents who live a classic Northwestern lifestyle — think access to stunning natural scenery, many opportunities for outdoor recreation and water sports, lots of restaurants and coffee shops, and a thriving art and culture scene. As a no-income-tax state, Washington offers a financial incentive for young families and professionals to make it their permanent home.

 

Reno, Nevada
What makes Reno one of the fastest-growing places in the nation? According to agent Nicolle Gust, at Chase International Real Estate, it’s affordable and offers a lower cost of living compared to other urban areas on the West Coast.
As Nevada’s fourth-largest city, Reno has a thriving arts scene and is surrounded by beautiful landscapes with easy access to Lake Tahoe, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and several national parks.

And new buyers have plenty of neighborhoods to choose from. Old Southwest, with its idyllic tree-lined streets and charming homes, has plenty of character, while Somersett, on the western edge of Reno, is a master-planned community with modern, resort-like amenities.

 

San Jose, California
The “capital of Silicon Valley” recently ranked fourth nationwide for quality of life and was in the top 15 cities to live in America according to U.S. News, thanks to its strong employment market and high standard of living.

However, newcomers should be ready to pay a hefty price for all of that. Housing prices are well over the one million mark (currently around $1,461,923), and the cost of living is 25 percent higher than the state’s average — and a whopping 75 percent higher than the rest of the country.

 

Boulder, Colorado
Set against the Rocky Mountains, the city is a dream for outdoor enthusiasts. But it’s also home to a top-notch university, a thriving artist community, and a hub for tech industries. Booth explained that the city’s real estate market has evolved over the last decade into one of the hottest in the nation.

 

 

Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix’s population has increased by four percent on average since 2020, adding nearly 200,000 new residents. The city’s lower cost of living, warm and sunny year-round weather, robust job market, and proximity to national parks and outdoor recreation are all factors for this impressive growth.

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