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Moving out? Moving in? Unsure? If you have any interest at all in buying or selling real estate in the Boise, Idaho area, then you've come to the right place. From Georgetown, Ontario homes for sale to a reclaimed quarry home in northwest Boise, our network of real estate agents have access to any information under the sun. For now, though, let's do away with Toronto and focus on Boise and all it has to offer.
Boise, Idaho: City of Trees
Boise is the state capitol of Idaho and is located on a flat plain along the Boise River in Ada county, not far from the border with Oregon. The origin of the name "Boise" has been lost to history, but is believed by many to come from the name French Canadian trappers gave to the river in the 1820s: "La riviere boisee" or "wooded river."
With a population of 202,000, Boise, Idaho is undoubtedly a city, but because of the distance between it and any other major population center (the closest city of comparable size is over 400 miles away) Boise offers its residents a chance to experience many aspects of country life as well. It's a perfect blend of urban and rural, which is why Boise has been nicknamed "City of Trees."
Some of Boise's "city" amenities include five health care centers, a state university, an airport, a public transit system, employment opportunities in technology and manufacturing, and access to both intercity train and bus services. On the "rural" end, Boise offers mountain views, large home lots, a Nature Center, numerous parks and green spaces, an extensive network of trails, and nearby access to sport fishing grounds and the Bogus Basin Mountain Resort.
This unique blending of lifestyles makes Boise, ID an attractive place to live whether you're a city or country dweller at heart, and many organizations have recognized Boise for it. It is the number one safest place to live with more than 500,000 residents according to Farmer's Insurace, number three on Forbes Magazine's list of best places for business and careers, number nine on Inc.com's list of hottest midsize city boom towns, and has received a top ten urban environment report card from the Earth Day Network.
Boise, Idaho's climate is classified as semi-arid. It has four distinct seasons so you won't miss out on anything. Boise has a hot, dry summer, a cool, crisp autumn, cold winters with plenty of snowfall, and a warm, wet spring. Boise hosts festivals and events to go with each season. The Morris Knudson Nature Center is open all summer, the Idaho International Film Festival is held in downtown Boise during the fall, Bogus Mountain runs skiing and snowboarding races in the wintertime and the Gene Harris Jazz festival occurs every spring.
Where to Live in Boise, ID
Boise, Idaho is a beautiful city. It's quiet and calm, miles from any major city that could bathe Boise in its smog bank. The air here is clear, the people friendly, and the real estate plentiful. Each area of the city has its own unique charms and amenities so read on. The mini-guide to Boise, ID's neighborhoods located below and the more detailed one on our community page should help you narrow down your search.
Boise, ID isn't known as the City of Trees for nothing, and nowhere more exemplifies Boise's attitude to green space than the North End. With some of Boise's oldest, most historic homes and quiet, tree-lined streets, it's no wonder the North End is on the American Planning Association's list of top ten best places to live.
For the same aesthetic at a lower price, try Northwest Boise. It contains both new and old neighborhoods. Or, if you'd like a taste of the rural life Idaho is famous for, the neighborhoods in Southwest Boise feature farm-like homes with large plots and a low population density. Some other neighborhood features unique to Boise, ID include the hot springs in the Warm Springs neighborhood and the Boise Bench, a neighborhood built upon a raised, flat table of land that offers spectacular views.
How to Get Started
Have you decided? Do you need help getting started with the process of buying or selling real estate in Boise, ID? Or do you simply have a few more questions? Whatever is on your mind, please contact one of our real estate agents and talk it over with them. They'll put your mind at ease and help you navigate the waters of the real estate market in Boise, Idaho.