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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unthank Park
      Willie Mae Turner Playground
      Sumner-Albina Park
      King Elementary School Park
      Two Plum Park
      Mallory Meadows Park
      Pittman Addition HydroPark
      Patton Square Park

      Entertainment

      Artery
      Ori Gallery
      Mississippi Studios
      Back to Our Roots
      The Granite
      Portland Museum of Modern Art
      Portland Playhouse
      Curious Comedy Theater

      Food & Drink

      North By Northeast Liquor
      Vendetta
      Saint Cupcake
      Box Social
      Quesabrosa
      Prost
      Fried Egg I’m In Love
      Matt’s BBQ

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Boise? Of all people who commute, 9.2% take public transportation in Boise.
      Drive to Work
      50%

      22% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      5% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      9%

      5% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Boise? The cost of living in Boise is 142/100 - which is 28% higher than Oregon.
      Boise
      142

      42% more expensive than average

      Portland
      138

      38% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Boise? Boise crime rates are 5,207, which are 78% higher than Oregon
      Total Crime
      5,207 per 100k people

      128% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 20

      128% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -7%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Boise? The median income in Boise is $78,122 which is 47% higher than Oregon.
      Median household income
      $78,12241% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $61,004105% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      22% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center
      Kaiser Permanente
      Doernbecher Children's Hospital
      Oregon Health & Science University Hospital
      Kohler Pavilion
      Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
      Providence Portland Medical Center
      OHSU - Doernbecher Emergency

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Community Compounding Pharmacy
      Fairley's
      Fred Meyer Pharmacy
      Safeway
      Safeway

      Doctors

      Northwest Fertility Center
      Namaste Integrative Medicine
      Comprehensive Pain Clinic of Portland
      Insights to Health
      Element
      Therapia
      8 Hearts
      King Chiropractic

      B Housing

      What are Boise home prices? Boise home prices are $449,040 - which is 82% higher than Oregon
      Median home value
      $449,040143% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,58167% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      25%

      61% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Boise have good schools? The Boise graduation rate is 90% - which is 6% higher than Oregon
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      24%

      50% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Boise a good place to live? Boise has an overall rating of 87% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      87%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      87%

      3 total surveys

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