What BestPlaces Users Say about Boise City
As the capital and largest city of Idaho, Boise City has garnered a lot of attention as a desirable place to live. With its vibrant downtown, outdoor recreation opportunities, and affordable cost of living, it's no surprise that many people have chosen to call this city their home. However, as with any place, there are always varying opinions from those who have experienced living there. Let's take a look at what some users have to say about living in Boise City.
From , JohnB shares his positive experience, stating "Boise is a great place to live! The people are friendly, the city is clean, and there is always something to do." Similarly, user, KatieM, raves about the city's outdoor activities, writing "I love the access to hiking, biking, and skiing. There's always something to do, no matter what season it is." On the other hand, some reviewers have expressed concerns about the city's growth. MaryC from says, "Boise has grown tremendously in the past few years and it's starting to feel crowded. Traffic and housing prices have increased, making it less affordable." Another user, RyanH, echoes this sentiment, stating "The growth of the city has brought in a lot of transplants from other states, which has changed the feel of the community."
based on 131 ReviewsGet to know Boise City with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Boise City
So much to do!! - 2/24/2012
Boise has it all. At certain times of the year, you can ski, mountain bike, kayak, and rock climb in THE SAME DAY! All with in 20 miles of the city.
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missing idaho - 12/6/2011
I love boise, idaho. I have lived in boise, nampa for many years. I raised my kids in the area. I love everything about boise. The weather is wonderful. The people are friendly and nice. Parks are beautful. Close to so much nature and beauty of the outdoors. The only thing I am sad about is I do not live there anymore. I got married and moved to oregon. And I am stuck here for 12 more years until my husbond can retire. So all you folks that have the chance to move to boise go for it. And for now I will be dreaming of that sunshine and clean fresh air and sunsets with bright orange and pink.
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Boise - the straight scoop - 9/20/2011
Here's what you need to know. Boise is a great city and there is something here for everyone. People are very friendly and will always stop to help a neighbor (or a stranger) in need. We're not too big that we've lost that folksy Western vibe.
The city is incredibly clean and the downtown core is vibrant. Boise's mayor and most Boise legislators are politically progressive. If you consider yourself to be a liberal, this part of town can feel like a bit of a safe haven, especially since most of the state (outside of pockets like Sun Valley) is very red. We have lots of good local restaurants, pubs, shops, galleries and cafes. Our weather includes minimal precipitation as evidenced by the fact that nearly every restaurant has patio seating. Historic buildings are well-preserved. Wonderful (and huge!) outdoor market on weekends; lots of crusier bike baskets filled with flowers and produce and live music performances on the street corners. The north and east end of town are
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Boise, and Southern Idaho Culture - 2/5/2011
Having lived in Boise most of my life, I've made one observation that is widely unknown (to those outside this region), and rarely talked openly about by those who do live here. It is the influence of religion in this state, and specifically, the LDS/Mormon religion.
My eyes weren't opened to this until Dan Popkey, a reporter for the Idaho Statesman (our news daily), reported in the early nineties that despite the U.S. Census indicated that while 13% of the state in Mormon, almost exactly 40% of the state legislature is Mormon, and that 40% tends to vote as a block on almost all issues. That means that members of the LDS faith have over three times greater representation in the state legislature than non-Mormons. The effects of this are profound in terms of the laws that are written in this state, as well as the political and social culture of the state.
Idaho is often referred to as "the reddest of the red states". That is often not so much due to the
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Water Quality - 12/22/2010
I realize that it's hard to get good water quality in any city, but 30 out of 100? Something needs to be done in
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Cost and Quality of food - 12/6/2010
Truly shocking grocery bill in contrast to Charlotte Metro. And it seems like the quality produce and meat all gets shipped somewhere else, but not to my local
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Family Friendly - 11/8/2010
I've only lived in Boise for 4 years, but I feel so at home. Even though it's not a huge city, it offers so much for individuals and families alike. From walking/biking on the Greenbelt to museums and the zoo to concerts and plays... there's a little something for everyone! And all of this is nestled in one of the prettiest cities I've lived in (and that says a lot since ID is the 10th state I've lived
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Water Costs - 10/30/2010
I just moved to Idaho. I have found that there is, at least two levels of cost for water in the 83709 area code. It seems that some properties sold by CBH Homes have "water rights" and their water costs is about $35.00 per 2 months and others have no rights and water costs is about $200.00 per two months except my most recent billing, for example was $265. 00.
Can someone explain to me why "water rights" transfer with some property and not with others and, perhaps, why the lack of "water rights" is not disclosed as part of the sales transaction. I was a resident of Calif and purchased my house prior to movig to Idaho and had no knowledge of the "water rights"
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A wonderful place to live! - 10/18/2010
I have been in Boise for about 3 years and I love it here. I have not witnessed any racist or sexist people in Boise, so I think Mary (who previously posted) must have had bad experiences with certain people or is severely exaggerating. I have lived in over 5 different metro areas (prob close to 10 cities) and have to say Boise has the nicest group of people I have met so far. As far as the night life goes, there is always something going on downtown. I can understand that if you are an older person who likes culture then it may not be as fun for you here as the active night life is full of local college students as this is a college town. My only complaint is the fact that is a college town actually. While I support the idea of people supporting local schools and groups, the local BSU football support drives me completely insane. I think the idea of following sports that closely and acting as if one may drop dread if their favorite team doesn't win is utterly ridiculous, so the whole
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