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Crime |
The crime rate is well below the national average. |
Medical Facilities |
There are at least 5 hospitals in Boise. |
Transportation |
I-84 and I-184 run through the city. A network of bike paths makes the city exceptionally bike-friendly. The Boise Airport is a major and convenient airport. Public bus transportation is provided by ValleyRide and the Boise Urban Stages (BUS). |
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What people are saying about Boise City | |
Meridian Idaho | |
We are in the process of having a new home built in Heritage Grove in Meridian to the west of Boise. So excited to be leaving our native California and start anew in Idaho. People are very friendly and something we lack in California are the smooth roads and great traffic flow. No litter and many trees and green lawns. The conservative attitude are a welcome change and Idaho balances their budget annually. | |
Posted by kteissere on May 26, 2016 | |
Retiring near Boise! | |
We just purchased a home in Star, ID about 20-25 minutes outside of Boise. We fell in love with the area. It\'s one of the cleanest cities I\'ve ever seen and there are few homeless people on street corners. The people are very friendly and the cost of living will definitely be less than Redding, CA where we are from. It was 100 degrees for several days when we were there in July so it gets hot like Redding but it wasn\'t bad. Great restaurants and lots to do. The bike/walking trails are wonderful. Downtown boise has a great feel to it and as much shopping as I, a shopaholic at times, could want. It may be far from other cities but it\'s not a bad drive and there are lots of flights out. The only downside I saw is that there is quite a bit of traffic at times. The cost of homes and utilities were less than CA for sure. We think it\'s the perfect place! | |
Posted by erdocsmom on August 27, 2014 | |
Boise | |
I don\'t know about retiring to Boise, but I travel there frequently on business and I can tell you that Boise is one of my favorite places. There is a good variety of restaurants and entertainment, the people are friendly and welcoming, and the city is almost obsessively clean. There is a large Mormon population, and politically it\'s pretty conservative. The climate is great. In the summer, temperatures get into the 90\'s but the humidity is very low so it doesn\'t feel like 90 does in a more humid climate. They do get some snow in the winter, but only a few inches at a time and it doesn\'t stay cold for weeks on end. Lots of sunshine any time of the year. If you like outdoor activities, this would be a great place to live. | |
Posted by garyfitch on June 18, 2014 | |
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- State: ID
- Environment: Suburban,College Town,Mountain,Small-mid Sized City,Outdoor Oriented,Biking Community,
- City Population: 100,001+
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
- Avg July Temperature: 60-80
- Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $300,001-$500,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
- Cost of Living Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- Culture Index: 111-120 (high)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: 60ish
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