Micron's AI Boom Reshapes Boise With Jobs, Wealth, and Rising Home Prices
Micron's $50 billion expansion in Boise, Idaho, is transforming the company's hometown. The AI boom drove Micron's stock up more than tenfold in two years, creating new wealth among employees. Local businesses see surging sales, while the city faces traffic congestion, rising housing costs, and cultural changes from rapid population growth.