Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) B
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Fiiz Drinks
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Creperie Cafe
Coffee Shop
Push & Pour
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
a'Tavola
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Slow by Slow Coffee
Coffee Shop
Big City Coffee
Coffee Shop
Caffe D'Arte
Coffee Shop
Harvest and Grounds
Coffee Shop
Form & Function
Coffee Shop
Neckar Coffee
Coffee Shop
Rise and Grind
Coffee Shop
Alia's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
River City Coffee and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Emerald Lanes
Bowling Alley
Stage Coach Theatre
Theatre Arts
Overland Park Cinemas
Cinema
Idaho Aquarium
Aquarium
Boise Stadium 22 and IMAX
Cinema
9D Cinema VR
Cinema
Visual Arts Collective (VAC)
Art Gallery
Boise Art Museum
Museum
Boise Contemporary Theater
Theatre Arts
Opera Idaho
Theatre Arts
Boise Philharmonic Orchestra
Theatre Arts
Idaho Historical Museum
Museum
Centennial Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
The Flicks
Cinema
Idaho Black History Museum
Museum
Zoo Boise
Zoo
Boise Creative Center
Art Gallery
Capitol Contemporary Gallery
Art Gallery
The Benjamin Victor Gallery
Art Gallery
Ming Studios
Theatre Arts
Gallery 601
Art Gallery
Art Source Gallery
Art Gallery
Discovery Center of Idaho
Museum
Albertsons Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (7) C+
Tiki Teriyaki Burger Time
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
State Liquor Store
Alcohol
Del Taco
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
MB Sandwich House
Fast Food
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
Big Bun
Fast Food
Charlie Brown's Strip Club
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Boise Pie Co.
Fast Food
Taco Time
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Bad Boy Burgers
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Taco Time
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Jumpin' Janet's
Bar
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Fitness (2) A+
Planet Fitness
Gym
Camp Rhino Boise
Gym
The Community Center
Community Centre
Ophidia Studio
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
The Phoenix
Gym
Axiom
Gym
Auxiliary Gym
Gym
The Gym at Eighth & Main
Gym
Muse Yoga
Gym
Kvell Fitness & Nutrition
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Shine Yoga
Gym
StretchLab
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Dick Eardley Boise Senior Center
Community Centre
Fort Boise Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (4) A+
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Granny C's Bakery
Bakery
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Ishtar Market and Restaurant
Grocery Store
Campos Market
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Reel Foods Fish Market
Seafood
Babylon Market
Bakery
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
India Foods
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Zacoalco Supermarket
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Natural Grocers
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Boise Co-Op
Grocery Store
Certified Kitchen + Bakery
Bakery
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Parks (2) A+
Cassia Park
Park
Franklin Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Morris Hill Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Borah Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Bowden Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Phillippi Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Liberty Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Ayres Park
Park
Kathryn Albertson Park
Park
Ann Morrison Park
Park
Platt Gardens
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shoreline Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Idaho Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park
Park
Shops (11) A+
Jacksons
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Hillcrest Floral
Florist
Chf Home Furnishings
Furniture
Boost Mobile
Electronics
May Nails and Spa
Beauty
Belle Tournure
Beauty
Royal Beauty
Beauty
The Bench Commission
Furniture
RJM Computers and Electronics
Electronics
Jacksons
Convenience Store
Aaron's
Furniture
Chevron
Convenience Store
Jacksons
Convenience Store
Overland Lumber
Home Improvement
Chevron
Convenience Store
Jacksons
Convenience Store
Bond & Co Hairstyles
Hairdresser
Jacksons
Convenience Store
Rose Hill Coins & Jewelry Inc.
Fashion
Jacksons
Convenience Store
Granma's Attic
Toys
La-Z-Boy
Furniture
Maverik
Convenience Store
Chf Clearance Center
Furniture
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. South Boise Village (A+)

2. Central Bench (A+)

3. Depot Bench (A+)

4. Morris Hill (A+)

5. Central Rim (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Central Bench.
Public Transit Stops (27)
Stops & Stations A+
South Orchard Street & West Cassia Street SEC
Bus Stop
South Orchard Street & West Cassia Street NWC
Bus Stop
South Orchard Street & West Ponder Street NWC
Bus Stop
South Orchard Street & West Kootenai Street NWC
Bus Stop
South Orchard Street & West Peg Street NEM
Bus Stop
South Orchard Street & West Kootenai Street SEC
Bus Stop
South Phillippi Street & West Cassia Street NWC
Bus Stop
South Phillippi Street & West Grover Street NWC
Bus Stop
South Orchard Street & West Clark Street NWC
Bus Stop
South Orchard Street & West Franklin Road SEC
Bus Stop
South Orchard Street & West Clark Street SEC
Bus Stop
North Orchard Street & West Franklin Road NWC
Bus Stop
South Orchard Street & West Overland Road NEC
Bus Stop
South Roosevelt Street & West Cassia Street NWC
Bus Stop
South Phillippi Street & West Franklin Road SWC
Bus Stop
South Orchard Street & West Overland Road NWC
Bus Stop
South Roosevelt Street & West Glencoe Place NEC
Bus Stop
West Overland Road & South Orchard Street NEC
Bus Stop
South Roosevelt Street & West Albion Street NWC
Bus Stop
South Roosevelt Street & West Albion Street SEC
Bus Stop
West Overland Road & South Orchard Street SEC
Bus Stop
South Curtis Road & West Cassia Street SEC
Bus Stop
South Curtis Road & West Cassia Street SWC
Bus Stop
South Curtis Road & West Edson Street SEC
Bus Stop
South Roosevelt Street & West Kootenai Street NWC
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.3% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Harris Ranch (A+)

2. Winstead Park (A+)

3. Central Bench (A+)

4. Depot Bench (A)

5. Veterans Park (A-)

cost of living A-

The cost of living in Central Bench is 107/100 - which is 12% higher than Idaho.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Franklin Randolph (A+)

2. Vista (A)

3. Morris Hill (A)

4. West Bench (A)

5. Central Bench (A-)

crime C

Central Bench crime rates are 2,040 per 100k, which is 75% higher than Idaho
Property Crime
1,706 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
334 crimes per 100k C
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Quail Ridge (A+)

2. Warm Springs Estates (A+)

3. Boise Heights (A+)

4. Stewart Gulch (A+)

5. Harrison Blvd (A+)

employment D-

The median income in Central Bench is $46,187 - which is 6% lower than Idaho.
Med. Household Income
$46,187 F
Unemployment Rate
5.6% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. West Cloverdale (A+)

2. Boise Heights (A+)

3. Harrison Blvd (A+)

4. Warm Springs Estates (A+)

5. Quail Ridge (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Primary Health
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Boise Fire Station #9
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Hospital
St. Alphonsus Joint Preservation & Reconstruction
Clinic
Digestive Health Clinic
Clinic
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Boise Fire Station #6
Fire Station
Intermountain Hospital
Hospital
Intermountain Hospital
Hospital
Unknown Name
Clinic
Boise Ketamine Clinic
Doctor
Unknown Name
Clinic
Grant Dental
Dentist
Medsync Healthmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Green Tree Dental
Dentist
Unknown Name
Police
Boise Fire Department Training Facility
Fire Station
Hanger Clinic
Clinic
Saltzer Health Idaho Sleep Clinic
Clinic
Summit Dental Group
Dentist
Affordable Dentures
Dentist
St. Luke's Orthopedic Surgery Center
Clinic
St. Luke's Humphreys Diabetes Center
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Maple Grove-Franklin (A+)

2. Sunrise Rim (A+)

3. Vista (A+)

4. Warm Springs Estates (A+)

5. Warm Springs Mesa (A+)

housing A+

Central Bench home prices are $228,475 - which is 36% higher than Idaho
Home Price
$228,475 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
36% A+
Home Affordability
4.9x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Southeast Boise (A+)

2. West Valley (A+)

3. Sunrise Rim (A+)

4. Collister (A+)

5. West Cloverdale (A+)

schools A+

The Central Bench graduation rate is 87% - which is 3% higher than Idaho
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (1) B-
Rose Hill Montessori
Sacred Heart Catholic School
The Village Charter School
Monroe Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School
Hillcrest Elementary School
Grace Jordan Elementary
Whitney Elementary School
Ada County Juvenile Center
Calvary Christian School
Owyhee Elementary School
Koelsch Elementary School
Hawthorne Elementary School
Whittier Elementary School
Foothills School Of Arts & Sciences
Peace Valley Charter School
Inspire Virtual Charter School
Empower Connections Academy
Anser Charter School
Garfield Elementary School
St Marks Elementary School
St Marys School
Northview Montessori Preschool And Kindergarten
Wesleyan Preschool & Kindergarten
Morley Nelson Elementary
High Schools (0) B-
Sheridan Academy
Borah Senior High School
South Junior High School
Ada County Juvenile Center
Robert Janss School
Bishop Kelly High School
Foothills School Of Arts & Sciences
Inspire Virtual Charter School
Empower Connections Academy
Dehryl A Dennis Prof-Tech Center
Boise Senior High School
Fairmont Junior High School
West Junior High
Frank Church High School
North Junior High School
Sage International School Of Boise
Timberline High School
Capital Senior High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Highlands (A+)

2. North End (A+)

3. East End (A+)

4. Quail Ridge (A+)

5. Harrison Blvd (A+)

ratings B+

Central Bench has an overall rating of 75% from 1 reviews.
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From AreaVibes B+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Depot Bench (A+)

2. West Valley (A+)

3. North End (A+)

4. Hillcrest (A+)

5. Central Rim (A+)

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Central Bench Area Facts

  • Central Bench has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Central Bench crime rates are 41% higher than the Boise average
  • Cost of living in Central Bench is 6% lower than the Boise average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Central Bench? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Cassia Park
      Franklin Park
      Unknown Name
      Morris Hill Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Borah Park

      Entertainment

      Emerald Lanes
      Stage Coach Theatre
      Overland Park Cinemas
      Idaho Aquarium
      Boise Stadium 22 and IMAX
      9D Cinema VR
      Visual Arts Collective (VAC)
      Boise Art Museum

      Food & Drink

      Tiki Teriyaki Burger Time
      Jack in the Box
      State Liquor Store
      Del Taco
      Burger King
      MB Sandwich House
      DQ Grill & Chill
      Big Bun

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Central Bench? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Central Bench.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Central Bench? The cost of living in Central Bench is 107/100 - which is 12% higher than Idaho.
      Central Bench
      107

      7% more expensive than average

      Boise
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Central Bench? Central Bench crime rates are 2,040, which are 75% higher than Idaho
      Total Crime
      2,040 per 100k people

      12% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 50

      12% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Central Bench? The median income in Central Bench is $46,187 which is 6% lower than Idaho.
      Median household income
      $46,18717% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,7617% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      21% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Central Bench a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Intermountain Hospital
      Safe Haven Hospital of Treasure Valley
      Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
      St. Luke's Boise Medical Center
      St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Hospital
      Treasure Valley Hospital
      Saint Alphonsus Health Plaza Bown Crossing
      Intermountain Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Sav-on Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Health Mart
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      St. Luke's Clinic - Mountain View Medical Center
      Boise Ketamine Clinic

      A+ Housing

      What are Central Bench home prices? Central Bench home prices are $228,475 - which is 36% higher than Idaho
      Median home value
      $228,47524% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9124% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      39%

      38% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Central Bench have good schools? The Central Bench graduation rate is 87% - which is 3% higher than Idaho
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Central Bench a good place to live? Central Bench has an overall rating of 75% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      1 total surveys

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