A Postcard from Boise, Idaho
It's an amazing sight to see modern highrise buildings rising out of total greenery, then backgrounded by snow-covered mountains. This captures Boise for us: a little bit of everything in one place. We have urban living and great recreation year round now that we own our second home here. Who knew we could have it all?
About Boise, Idaho
If you are looking for an excellent location to relax and enjoy nature's beauty, while taking advantage of the great outdoors, look no further. Boise has everything you are looking for. You may choose to spend your days golfing in the nearby desert area, or downhill skiing in the far off mountains. In Boise, you can have the best of both worlds. The vacation homes and rentals give you a wonderful place to relax and enjoy Boise's serenity. In addition, each of the four seasons has a distinct feeling that envelopes you, yet the individual climates are never too harsh. Spring offers excellent white water rafting and kayaking and during the summer you can enjoy outdoor concerts and boating on the nearby river. The winter season often brings a white Christmas. Whatever your recreation interest, Boise is sure to appeal to your sense of value.
The nearby Bogus Basin Mountain offers wonderful winter sports and summer hiking. The largest city in Idaho, Boise is full of activities and interesting things to do and explore. Shopping, music, restaurants all contribute to a strong feeling of excellent urban life in the middle of nature's finest scenery. The metropolitan area is big, but never feels crowded as there is a lot of space in Idaho to accommodate everyone.
An Average Lifestyle in Boise, Idaho
Folks in Boise know how to keep busy. The abundance of cultural activities and unlimited recreation give you a sense that people here know how to work hard and leave plenty of time to play. There is also a good understanding of diversity and welcoming everyone who arrives in this growing metropolis. Vacation home owners easily find they fit right in.
Housing
Median Home: $137,000
Things to Do in Boise
Fishing in the Boise River
Golfing at one of 16 public golf courses
Skiing at one of three resorts, one only 16 miles from city center
Horseback Riding
White water rafting
Ice Skating
Snowboarding
Hiking
Camping
Boating on Snake River
Watch professional sports - hockey, minor league baseball, basketball
Cultural Activities in Boise
Basque Museum and Cultural Center
Ballet Idaho
Boise Contemporary Theater
Boise Little Theater
Boise Master Chorale
Prairie Dog Theater for the whole family
Boise Philharmonic
Idaho Shakespeare Festival
Idaho Botanical Gardens
Warhawk Air Museum
Boise Art Museum
Idaho Museum of Military History
BSU Pavilion
Velma Morrison Center at Boise State
Special Events
McCall Winter Festival
Apple Blossom Festival
Emmett Cherry Festival
Boise River Festival
Snake River Stampede
Castle Rock Renaissance Faire
Near-By Excursions
Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation area
Bruneau Dunes State Park (70 miles)
Celebration Park (Petroglyphs) (35 miles)
Hagerman Fossil Beds (97 miles)
Craters of the Moon National Monument (170 mi)
Location
Southwest Idaho
Elevation: 2,842 feet
Size: Metropolitan area is 1,645 square miles
Distance to other major cities
Idaho City, Idaho: 38 miles
Salt Lake City, Utah: 345 miles
Getting To Boise, Idaho
Boise Airport, serviced by over 10 major and regional airlines with direct flights to Denver, Salt Lake, Chicago, Dallas, Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and Portland.
Weather
Boise has a full four-season climate, with each being rather mild and pleasant. Spring average 62; 11 inches of rain; Summer average 89.2 degrees, little rain; Winter average 39 degrees; very little snow in the city, and lots on the mountains. Autumn average 62
Annual Average Precipitation: 12.11
Population
Boise Metropolitan Statistical Area, 2000 - 403,817;
Boise City, 2000 - 185,787
Growth Rate: 1990-2002: 51%; projected growth 2002-2007: 13.7% (Metropolitan Area)
Median Age, 2002: 31.3
Economics
Median Household Income: $38,576
Principle Industries: Agriculture / Food Processing, Corporate Headquarters
State Sales tax: 6%; State Income Tax: 7.8 %
Higher Education
· Boise State University
· Boise Bible College,
· Albertson College
· Northwest Nazarene University
· George Fox University Boise Center
· Idaho State University Boise Center
· University of Idaho Boise Center