Livability Score

75
/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 D-

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Harvest and Grounds
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
River City Coffee and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Creperie Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Human Bean
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Black Rock Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Push & Pour
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Fiiz Drinks
Coffee Shop
Slow by Slow Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Form & Function
Coffee Shop
Caffe D'Arte
Coffee Shop
Rise and Grind
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Art Source Gallery
Art Gallery
Unknown Name
Museum
Unknown Name
Attraction
Unknown Name
Attraction
Unknown Name
Attraction
Overland Park Cinemas
Cinema
Boise Stadium 22 and IMAX
Cinema
Stage Coach Theatre
Theatre Arts
Emerald Lanes
Bowling Alley
The Benjamin Victor Gallery
Art Gallery
Idaho Aquarium
Aquarium
Centennial Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Boise Art Museum
Museum
Zoo Boise
Zoo
Albertsons Stadium
Stadium
Idaho Historical Museum
Museum
Idaho Black History Museum
Museum
Boise Contemporary Theater
Theatre Arts
Boise Philharmonic Orchestra
Theatre Arts
The Flicks
Cinema
Opera Idaho
Theatre Arts
Ming Studios
Theatre Arts
Discovery Center of Idaho
Museum
Capitol Contemporary Gallery
Art Gallery
9D Cinema VR
Cinema
Food and Drink (1) D-
Burger King
Fast Food
MB Sandwich House
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
State Liquor Store
Alcohol
Tiki Teriyaki Burger Time
Fast Food
Charlie Brown's Strip Club
Bar
Big Bun
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Smashburger
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Cross Grain
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Das Alpenhaus Deli
Deli
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
Blimpie
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Taco Time
Fast Food
Bad Boy Burgers
Fast Food
Idaho State Liquor Store
Alcohol
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Camp Rhino Boise
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Ophidia Studio
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
The Community Center
Community Centre
Auxiliary Gym
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
The Phoenix
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
The Gym at Eighth & Main
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Shine Yoga
Gym
StretchLab
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Muse Yoga
Gym
Kvell Fitness & Nutrition
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Axiom
Gym
Arbor CrossFit
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Ishtar Market and Restaurant
Grocery Store
Granny C's Bakery
Bakery
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Babylon Market
Bakery
Reel Foods Fish Market
Seafood
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Campos Market
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
India Foods
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Zacoalco Supermarket
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Natural Grocers
Grocery Store
Boise Co-Op
Grocery Store
M&W Market
Grocery Store
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Certified Kitchen + Bakery
Bakery
Parks (4) C-
Phillippi Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Owyhee Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Cassia Park
Park
Shoshone Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Bowden Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Franklin Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Borah Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Morris Hill Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Terry Day Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Platt Gardens
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Manitou Park
Park
Shops (5) A-
Maverik
Convenience Store
Jacksons
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Jacksons
Convenience Store
Royal Beauty
Beauty
Belle Tournure
Beauty
Aaron's
Furniture
RJM Computers and Electronics
Electronics
Overland Lumber
Home Improvement
Boost Mobile
Electronics
May Nails and Spa
Beauty
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Hillcrest Floral
Florist
Jacksons
Convenience Store
Jacksons
Convenience Store
Bond & Co Hairstyles
Hairdresser
Greenbelt
Convenience Store
Jacksons
Convenience Store
forever, Heather
Clothing
Perpetuity
Beauty
Gem Stop
Convenience Store
Idaho Statesman
Convenience Store
Chevron
Convenience Store
Jacksons
Convenience Store
Stinker
Convenience Store
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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 B+

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Hillcrest.
Public Transit Stops (13)
Stops & Stations A+
South Orchard Street & South Broadmore Drive SWM
Bus Stop
West Targee Street & South Hilton Street NEC
Bus Stop
South Orchard Street & West Spaulding Street SWC
Bus Stop
West Nez Perce Street & South Roosevelt Street NEC
Bus Stop
West Targee Street & South Phillippi Street NEC
Bus Stop
West Nez Perce Street & South Cleveland Street SWC
Bus Stop
West Overland Road & South Wilson Street NWM
Bus Stop
West Nez Perce Street & South Latah Street SWC
Bus Stop
South Roosevelt Street & West Overland Road SEC
Bus Stop
West Overland Road & South Orchard Street SEC
Bus Stop
West Overland Road & South Roosevelt Street SEC
Bus Stop
South Roosevelt Street & West Overland Road NWC
Bus Stop
West Overland Road & South Roosevelt Street NEC
Bus Stop
West Nez Perce Street & South Latah Street NEC
Bus Stop
West Overland Road & South Orchard Street NEC
Bus Stop
South Orchard Street & West Overland Road NWC
Bus Stop
South Orchard Street & West Overland Road NEC
Bus Stop
South Owyhee Street & West Cherry Lane NWC
Bus Stop
South Owyhee Street & West Cherry Lane SEC
Bus Stop
South Owyhee Street & West Lemhi Street NWC
Bus Stop
South Owyhee Street & West Lemhi Street SEC
Bus Stop
West Targee Street & South Curtis Road NEC
Bus Stop
South Owyhee Street & West Hillcrest Drive NWC
Bus Stop
South Orchard Street & West Clark Street SEC
Bus Stop
West Overland Road & South Latah Street SEC
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% 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 B

The cost of living in Hillcrest is 111/100 - which is 15% higher than Idaho.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
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 B-

Hillcrest crime rates are 1,385 per 100k, which is 19% higher than Idaho
Property Crime
1,040 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
345 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 C+

The median income in Hillcrest is $59,089 - which is 20% higher than Idaho.
Med. Household Income
$59,089 D+
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B
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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 not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Primary Health
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Boise Fire Station #9
Fire Station
Boise Ketamine Clinic
Doctor
Idaho Air National Guard Fire Department
Fire Station
Boise Fire Station #19
Fire Station
Medsync Healthmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Saint Alphonsus Medical Group
Clinic
Green Tree Dental
Dentist
Unknown Name
Hospital
Boise Fire Station #17
Fire Station
Boise Fire Station #7
Fire Station
Boise Fire Station #6
Fire Station
Affordable Dentures
Dentist
Intermountain Hospital
Hospital
Intermountain Hospital
Hospital
St. Alphonsus Joint Preservation & Reconstruction
Clinic
Digestive Health Clinic
Clinic
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Unknown Name
Police
Grant Dental
Dentist
Ada County Paramedics
Ambulance Station
Unknown Name
Clinic
Unknown Name
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+

Hillcrest home prices are $253,500 - which is 51% higher than Idaho
Home Price
$253,500 A
Home Appreciation Rate
28% A+
Home Affordability
4.3x (home price to income ratio) D-
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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 D+

The Hillcrest graduation rate is 89% - which is 4% higher than Idaho
School Test Scores
40% F
High School Grad. Rates
89% B
Elementary Schools (2) F
Hillcrest Elementary School
Owyhee Elementary School
Whitney Elementary School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Rose Hill Montessori
Monroe Elementary School
Grace Jordan Elementary
Hawthorne Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School
The Village Charter School
Peace Valley Charter School
Ada County Juvenile Center
Garfield Elementary School
Calvary Christian School
Frank Church High School
Silver Sage Elementary School
Foothills School Of Arts & Sciences
Maple Grove Elementary School
Lakewood Montessori
Koelsch Elementary School
Whittier Elementary School
White Pine Elementary School
Sage International School Of Boise
Parkcenter Montessori
Inspire Virtual Charter School
High Schools (0) F
Sheridan Academy
South Junior High School
Borah Senior High School
Bishop Kelly High School
Ada County Juvenile Center
Dehryl A Dennis Prof-Tech Center
Robert Janss School
West Junior High
Frank Church High School
Foothills School Of Arts & Sciences
Sage International School Of Boise
Timberline High School
Inspire Virtual Charter School
Empower Connections Academy
Boise Senior High School
North Junior High School
Fairmont Junior 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 A+

Hillcrest has an overall rating of 91% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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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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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Hillcrest? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Phillippi Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Owyhee Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Cassia Park

      Entertainment

      Art Source Gallery
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Overland Park Cinemas
      Boise Stadium 22 and IMAX
      Stage Coach Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      MB Sandwich House
      Jack in the Box
      State Liquor Store
      Tiki Teriyaki Burger Time
      Charlie Brown's Strip Club
      Big Bun
      Einstein Bros. Bagels

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Hillcrest? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Hillcrest.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      7% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Hillcrest? The cost of living in Hillcrest is 111/100 - which is 15% higher than Idaho.
      Hillcrest
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      Boise
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Hillcrest? Hillcrest crime rates are 1,385, which are 19% higher than Idaho
      Total Crime
      1,385 per 100k people

      40% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 73

      40% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Hillcrest? The median income in Hillcrest is $59,089 which is 20% higher than Idaho.
      Median household income
      $59,0897% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $35,07118% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      35% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest home prices? Hillcrest home prices are $253,500 - which is 51% higher than Idaho
      Median home value
      $253,50037% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0015% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      64%

      1% higher than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Hillcrest have good schools? The Hillcrest graduation rate is 89% - which is 4% higher than Idaho
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      40%

      18% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Hillcrest a good place to live? Hillcrest has an overall rating of 91% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      91%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      91%

      1 total surveys

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