Boundary County Relocation Guide
Bonners Ferry, Idaho, from the people who live here
This guide is for people thinking about a move to Boundary County, Idaho, and for those who have just arrived. It covers where people live, what a home costs, how utilities and fire districts work, where the jobs are, and what the seasons feel like, along with the rivers, trails and mountains that bring most of us here. The CENTURY 21 Four Seasons Realty office has served Bonners Ferry for more than 35 years, and this is what we tell our own friends and family when they ask about living here.
In this guide
Why Here
Why Boundary County
Who this guide is for, and an honest look at the move
The Lay of the Land
Public lands, mountains, timber and farm country
Where to Live
The Communities
A county map, Bonners Ferry, the North Bench, Naples, Moyie Springs & the border towns
Buying Rural Property
Permits, wells, septic, access & fire
Cost of Living & the Market
Home prices, property tax, income tax and what things cost
Setting Up Life
Practical Matters
Climate, utilities, fire districts, health care, drive times & your first 30 days
Schools & Families
Schools, childcare, 4-H, youth sports & the library
Work & the Economy
Major employers, the trades, remote work, and where the jobs are
Living Here
Groceries, hardware, vets, restaurants & lodging for guests
Community Life & Events
Annual events, clubs, arts & ways to plug in
Getting Out
The Four Seasons
Spring, summer, fall and winter: what to expect and what to have ready
On the Water
Rivers, creeks, lakes, waterfalls & fishing
On the Trail
Hiking, hunting & horseback riding
Day Trips & Getaways
Sandpoint, Spokane, Glacier, the Silver Valley & British Columbia
