Boise received top marks for its affordability and quality of living.
In recent years,
Idaho has taken the lead in national population growth.
and is set to reach two million residents soon. Recently, its capital city, Boise, earned the title of the second-best
city to live in
as per U.S. News, achieving better scores than
The top city on the list is Naples, Florida.
within the Value and Quality of Life sections.
U.S. News noted that Boise is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. If you cherish natural settings such as rivers, mountains, canyons, deserts, and lakes—and all the associated activities—it’s definitely worthy of your consideration.
Home to approximately 237,000 inhabitants, Boise offers its residents constant access to public parks and thrilling outdoor activities. The Boise River flows through the heart of the city, attracting every year numerous locals and visitors who engage in rafting, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, tubing, and boating along its waters. For anglers, finding a spot for fishing requires minimal effort; East Boise’s Parkcenter Park boasts a picturesque fishing pond brimming with trout, bass, and salmon.
Boise indeed earns its moniker as “the City of Trees,” with more than a hundred parks scattered throughout the urban area and beyond. Whether you’re looking for playgrounds, contemporary sports amenities, or wild hiking paths—even something for everybody here—is just a short distance away.
A 41-mile loop trail devoted to Idaho’s spuds.
One of the favorite places for locals to relax is Ann Morrison Park, which stands out as one of Boise’s biggest parks with 153 acres of recreation area stretching alongside the Boise River.
The cultural scene in Boise should not be overlooked either. Attracted by the Gold Rush, Basque migrants began moving into the city from Spain and France during the 19th century. Nowadays, Boise boasts the biggest concentration of people with Basque ancestry within the U.S. Locals and visitors alike have the opportunity to delve into this rich history downtown at various eateries and cultural hubs which uphold the city’s distinctive Basque tradition.
Various indoor and outdoor spaces for performing arts, encompassing a
quirky music festival
, highlights the city’s strong connection with music, whereas art lovers can meander through the halls (and gardens) of numerous premier museums.
Nevertheless, a significant attraction for newcomers is the budget-friendly cost of living coupled with a robust employment landscape. At present,
unemployment in Boise
is at 3.6 percent (the city boasts an expanding technology sector alongside various other industries). The estimated monthly costs for a single individual, excluding rent, amount to approximately $1,045, as reported.
Numbeo
The firm highlights that a one-bedroom apartment in the downtown area has an average price of $1,582. The median home value within the city stands at $490,000, with pricing becoming more stable due to enhancements in housing availability.
Niche.com
lists Sunset, Boise Heights, and North End as the leading neighborhoods in the city for their highly rated public schools.
You can check out U.S. News’s report on the top locations to reside in America at
usnews.com
.
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