Moving to or from Idaho Falls?
Eastern Idaho's largest city on the Snake River — anchored by Idaho National Laboratory (America's leading nuclear research facility), Yellowstone National Park access 90 minutes east, and the dramatic Idaho Falls of the Snake running through downtown.
- 70,000 City population
- 160,000 Metro area
- 1864 Founded
- Eastern Idaho / Snake River Plain Region
Why people move to Idaho Falls.
- Idaho National Laboratory — the nation's leading nuclear research facility
- Being where electricity was first commercially produced from nuclear power (1951)
- The Idaho Falls of the Snake River running through downtown
- Being about 90 minutes from Yellowstone's west entrance
- The LDS Idaho Falls Temple — one of the oldest in the Church
- Museum of Idaho
Idaho Falls is the site where electricity was first produced commercially from nuclear power — on December 20, 1951, the Experimental Breeder Reactor-I (EBR-I) at what would become Idaho National Laboratory generated four light bulbs' worth of electricity, proving the concept. The EBR-I is now a National Historic Landmark open for public tours. INL continues as the nation's primary nuclear energy research facility.
Where people live in Idaho Falls.
A quick guide to Idaho Falls's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Downtown / Riverfront
Historic core along the Snake River with Greenbelt trail access
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Hillview
Hillside neighborhoods with river and city views
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Ammon (adjacent)
Separate city east of Idaho Falls with newer subdivisions
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East Idaho Falls
Family-oriented residential with newer construction
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West Idaho Falls
Established neighborhoods with mix of housing
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Rigby / Ririe
Nearby small towns with rural feel
Where people spend their time in Idaho Falls.
- Museum of Idaho Downtown
- Idaho Falls River Greenbelt Downtown
- LDS Idaho Falls Temple Downtown
- EBR-I National Historic Landmark INL site
- Melaleuca Field (minor-league baseball) Central Idaho Falls
- Yellowstone National Park (nearby) West Yellowstone
Planning a Idaho Falls move.
- INL drives significant professional relocations; housing demand tracks lab hiring cycles
- Winter is severe — sub-zero cold and snow from November through March
- Yellowstone tourism creates summer traffic but doesn't dominate residential life
- Idaho has state income tax; cost of living overall is below national averages
Moving in Idaho Falls: FAQ.
What does Idaho National Laboratory do?
INL is the Department of Energy's primary nuclear energy research facility and one of 17 national laboratories. The lab conducts research on advanced reactor designs, fuel cycle technology, and nuclear security. INL employs about 5,500 researchers and staff, making it Idaho Falls' largest employer. The lab has operated on the Snake River Plain since 1949 and continues to drive regional economic and population stability.
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