The MVPs of the Treasure Valley

TREASURE VALLEY, Idaho. Would ya' look at that? Three of Idaho's five wealthiest cities belong to Boise's Treasure Valley.

3 Characteristics of Idaho's Richest Cities

  1. A well proportioned populous
  2. High volumes of high-end real estate
  3. High volumes of married couples

With Idaho's richest city having a median household income of $99,814, becoming a resident there requires fairly deep pockets.

But compared to the richest city in America, Idaho's most affluent community seems like a crap shack. Located just outside of Raleigh, North Carolina, check out the the City of Cary's economic bonafides!

The City of Cary, North Carolina: America's Richest City

  • Unemployment Rate: 3.26%
  • Median Income: $107,463
    • Cary families are the third highest earners in the nation
  • Population: 169,177
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The Richest Citizens in Idaho

  • Brad Duke, worth $220 million
  • J.R. Simplot, (deceased) $3.7 billion
  • Joe Albertson, (deceased) $930 million
  • Frank VanderSloot, worth $3.5 billion

Most Interesting Facts About Frank Vandersloot

  • He was born into a poor farming family
  • He's the founder of Melaleuca
  • He now owns more than 100,000 acres in Idaho, Montana, and Utah
  • He's 74 and presently lives in Idaho Falls
  • He's a husband and the father 14 terrific children
  • He earned his Bachelor of Arts and Science from Brigham Young University

In 2022, Vandersloot ranked #351 out of 400 on Forbes List. That same year, he ranked 1053 on Forbes List of billionaires. Not too shabby, Frank.

Scroll on for a gallery detailing Idaho's five most affluent cities based on data from the 2017-2021 Census!

5 of Idaho's Richest Cities to Watch 👀 in 2023

💎 The MVP's of the Treasure Valley

Would ya' look at that? Three of Idaho's five wealthiest cities belong to Boise's Treasure Valley!

Scroll on for a gallery detailing Idaho's five most affluent cities based on data from the 2017-2021 Census!

Gallery Credit: Ryan Valenzuela

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