Boise, Idaho Community Profile
Boise General Overview
Boise... A city nestled along the river where the desert softly meets the
mountains... A city that major corporations choose to call home because
they find urban amenities without urban hassles... A city touched by four
seasons but always with moderation... A city where your daytime golf game
could be the warm up for your night time of skiing... A city given birth
by hard working visionary pioneers, nurtured by their offspring and treasured
by those who sustain her life today. Idaho's capital is a small city with
a big heart and a hometown feeling. Boise... a nice place to be.
From the quality of life to its major corporate citizens, the Boise area is indeed a special place to work and live. The people and the corporations are here by choice. The area offers a diverse, successful business climate and is a community that welcomes families, children and single people alike.
Boise Housing
There is an abundance of residential realestate or Real Estate available in Boise and
the surrounding areas. This includes the many sub-divisions or tracts, offering
all price ranges and available near or around the many townships surrounding
Boise.
Boise homes are diverse -- from restored old victorian mansions, to brick, wood and glass contemporaries. There are also a number of attractive apartment and condominium complexes with adjoining recreational amenities. A number of subdivisions and planned communities are springing up in west and southeast Boise to accommodate any taste and price range -- from affordable to exceptionally prestigious.
Many people choose to commute to Boise from the rural setting of Canyon County, where home prices are below that of Boise City and the quality of life is quiet and laid back. The median home price in Ada County is $119,900 and in Canyon County it is $86,900. With diverse neighborhoods and architectural styles, the Boise area can suit all tastes and budgets with home prices ranging from $70,000 to over $1,000,000.
There are also gated communities offering luxurious homes. There
are also a variety of condominium and townhouse options, real estate developments
for people with special interests, such as golf, and real estate options
for senior citizens. For the person preferring acreage and privacy, there
is a good selection of realestate such as old estates and newer homes situated in their own
beautiful and secluded grounds. The Boise area is served by several realestate MLS or Real
Estate Multiple Listing Services, (MLS) and links to them can be found on
this site at http://housesandhomes.com/boise_homes.html.
Townships Surrounding Boise
Nampa, Meridian, Canyon County, Star, Eagle, Caldwell, Idaho City, Mountian Home, Garden
City, Boise Junction, Boise Hills Village, Vernon, Hillcrest, Barbor, Emmett,
Vernon, Fisher.
Boise Climate and weather
Boise offers a wide range of temperatures throughout the year, perfect for
all sports! Lovely changing seasons.
Boise Education
From Boise State University to kindergarten, Boise offers an enormous selection
of high quality education. For some of the best links, go to
http://housesandhomes.com//boise_school.html.
Boise Employment
Major employers include the Idaho Department of Labor, CRI, The Resource
Group, Hewlett Packard, Boise Cascade, Ore-Ida Foods and Zilog.Links can
be found at http://housesandhomes.com/boise_employ.html.
