Moving Northwest? Check Out These 3 Lovely Cities

The United States truly is a wonder of a country, geographically speaking, anyway.

While it’s incredibly easy to fall into the trap of thinking the United States is just its largest cities on the coasts, from New York to Miami to Los Angeles, the truth is that there is so much to discover along the coasts, yes, but also everywhere in between.

If you’ve been considering moving upwards and over to the United States’ Pacific Northwest region, you might only be familiar with the major cities such as Seattle, Washington, and Portland, Oregon.

Of course, there’s nothing wrong with those cities, but if you’re looking for something a little less mainstream, or simply a little more out of the way, you might need some direction on which areas are best.

Here is our list of three lovely cities in the Pacific Northwest for your relocation consideration.

Bellevue, WA

Bellevue, Washington, is certainly a city in its own right, but you should also know that some people consider it to be part of Seattle, Washington, or at least a suburb of it.

Bellevue is located across scenic Lake Washington from Seattle, but you should try to think of it as an entity all to itself. Bellevue is a place where Americans love living, and for many good reasons. Summers are mild at an average high of 75 degrees, and the winters don’t often get much colder than 32 degrees.

Hiking and checking out the city’s many parks are just some of the outdoor activities you can enjoy here.

Bellevue is also a huge hub for tech companies and other types of businesses, and this is also why people love living here: so they can begin lucrative careers.

For that reason, Bellevue houses for sale are extremely popular right now, so if this is your time, you should make your move soon.

Idaho Falls, ID

Next up, we have Idaho Falls, Idaho. This region is still part of the Pacific Northwest despite it not being on the actual Pacific coast.

Just under 60,000 people call Idaho Falls home. It’s a city located in the Rocky Mountains but also isn’t all that far from both Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks.

Given that, you already have more than enough of the great outdoors available to you, but you can also check out the Idaho Falls River Walk along the Snake River or visit the Idaho Zoo or East Idaho Aquarium.

The biggest industries in Idaho Falls by far are healthcare and social services, so if these are your markets, and you like everything else you’ve read here, you just might fall in love with this picturesque Idaho town.

Salem, OR

Last on our list is a big city, to be sure, but no less lovely a place: Salem, Oregon, the capital of this quintessential Pacific Northwest state.

With a population of over 161,000 people, Salem is one of those cities you might think would be too expensive for the average person to afford.

But home prices hovering around $188,000 makes this city quite attainable for many people wanting to move here. The biggest industries in the city are advanced manufacturing and technology, agriculture, transportation, and wood production.

You’ll also find lovely neighborhoods, plenty of nearby bikeways and hiking trails (including on Henline Mountain, about two hours away), and only about an hour’s drive from Portland.

The Pacific Northwest is beautiful in general, but moving there is all about finding the niche that works for you. We hope this guide has at least given you some great ideas for making your move!