Pocatello

Pocatello

Nestled between the cities of Chubbuck and Inkom rests "Gateway to the Northwest," the city of Pocatello within Power and Bannock Counties and boasts a population of a little over 55,000 residents and continuously thriving. Historic Downtown Pocatello boasts a combination of entertainment options, boutiques, specialty stores, eateries, and so much more. Currently the state's 4th largest city, a flag representing Pocatello's reputation for its most excellent features, including its image as the valley central hub, ideal for area schools, business, real estate investment opportunities, outdoor activities, and a mix of seasonal events. Popular seasonal destinations include the trail system, parks, ranges, and hot spots. Check out indoor and outdoor activity opportunities, including museums, entertainment hubs, sports complexes and courses, historical locations, and centers for various events. Real estate market trends in Pocatello have experienced an increase of sale inventory of approximately 75% year to date, offering a plethora of variety when it comes to home choices and land choices from various investment junctures to some of the finest acreages the state has to offer. So, whether moving to the area for new community vibes, contemporary housing choices, advancing business agendas, state-of-the-art living accommodations, modern institutions, or the unique array of recreational choices prime for the making, Pocatello is sure to leave newcomers with a host of new adventures and life stories.

Stretching an area of approximately 33+ square miles, Pocatello flourished as pioneers, gold miners, and settlers made their way across the west along the Oregon Trail, passing the Portneuf Gap south of town and, for some, found the area ideal to call home for the long term. Successful highlights of the valley include services brought to the area via train, establishing foothill trails ideal for sports and activities, schools, warmer weather water activity opportunities, and snowy white winters surrounded with mountains decked in forest pine. Today the City of Pocatello boasts a population well over that of the twelfth census conducted in the 1900s, reflecting a population of around 4,046 +/- residents, with a majority of that total not including the now annexed city of Alameda.

Delight in the architecture of thirty structures with designer touches, including buttresses, lancet windows, Palladian Villa architecture, rusticated sandstone, and Richardson Romanesque style, with ample attention to detail. Pocatello retains its originality with a historic downtown, the Idaho Furniture Block, and still-standing structures dating back as far as 1892. The self-guided city tour includes the downtown historic district with structures including the Carnegie Library (1907), Pocatello High School (1939), Valentine Building (1917), Fargo Building (1916), and the Union Pacific Depot (1915). The oldest standing structure in Pocatello's old town remains the well-preserved Paris building.

The community of Pocatello boasts a community flag design with three mountain peaks: Scout Mountain, Sport Peak, and Chinese Peak; a perfect representation of the city's role within the valley as a central hub for business, education, transportation, and entertainment options with the largest employers including Idaho State University, Pocatello School District, Portneuf Medical Center, ON Semiconductor, City of Pocatello, Concentrix, Allstate Insurance, Union Pacific Railroad, and Bannock County. The gold color of the star atop the mountain on the flag is said to represent the immense agriculture distribution within and to surround the city's boundaries aiding the region's prosperity. As a rule of thumb, the city receives snow within the colder months, represented by the white portion of the lower section of the star on the city's flag, as well as the star-like form dually representing an abstract arrowhead for the area's Native American history. Last but not least, the blue sky of the flag represents the Portneuf River as it makes its way through the center of town and contributes beautifully to the abundant outdoor activity opportunities.

Seasonal weather is a favorite pastime for many residents within the Pocatello valley. It draws folks from near and far to enjoy cozy fall music, perfect for relaxing while studying or baking some autumn treats. Relaxing within an overall autumn ambiance is one of the valleys provided experiences, with an abundance of leaves decked with fall colors and the smell of holiday cooking with a hint of chimney smoke carelessly parading in the air. Cooler air welcomes the snowy white flakes of winter and welcomes droves of spectators and sports enthusiasts to the mountain for skiing, sledding, snowboarding, snow creations, cross-country skiing, and so much more. Spring offers an abundance of emerald green foothills that flow generously from one to the next as a sea of grassy waves covers the grounds surrounding area trails, lakes, campsites, scenic overlooks, and various popular destinations. Planning a vacation in Pocatello might include the community recreation center, City Creek Trail System, golf courses, East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center, Fort Hall Replica, Greenway Trail System, Ross Park Aquatic Complex, or one of the 30+ parks and memorial centers throughout the valley.

Real estate home sale median price point averages in the mid-three hundred thousand range, with a significant gain over Pocatello's housing market reports for 2021, with a generous 6.8% over asking price, according to redfin.com. Home values gained a generous 13.7% YTD, with 26 median days pending for homes listed for sale, according to zillow.com. In concordance with helpful real estate market reports, the community has much to say about what drives its competitive market and what makes Pocatello such a great place to live, work and play.

So whether visiting the area for business, seasonal vacations, or to check out the plethora of entertainment options, there is undoubtedly something for everyone to enjoy. Grab the calendar and consider popular activities when there is a break in the schedule for colder weather events, such as concert performances, tailgate at Idaho State, the festival of lights parade, and Winterfest. Warmer weather brings events such as bear lake classic weekend, community scavenger hunts, rodeos, freestyle rallies, monster dummy jump, pond skim, spring fair, monster truck tour, free fishing day, swim events, and races. Additional visitors and residents may be interested in checking out the market & antique show, horse races, art festivals, car show, holiday fireworks displays, parades, wine tours, comedy shows, or the state fair. There is no telling how great the possibilities can be until they are on the calendar, with one day at a time proving just how excellent living, working, and enjoying the best the Pocatello community can offer.

Resources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pocatello,_Idaho

https://www.redfin.com/city/16430/ID/Pocatello/housing-market#migration