Published:
March 31, 2021
Decades before Boise's growth (and the housing crisis that came with it) picked up speed, Austin, Texas tread much of the same ground. The Lone Star State's capital may be 1,600 miles away, but Austin and Boise share many similarities. They're both blue cities in red states, host a research university, lack a strong public transportation system, and are experiencing rapid growth due to quality of life and a strong economy.