The rankings for Boise City, ID Metro Area are quite impressive. According to BestPlaces, Boise has the highest ranking for Quality of Life out of all cities with a population over 200,000. The metro area also ranks highly in terms of Education with a score of A-, Economic Health with an A- and Diversity with a B+. It is also rated as one of the safest metro areas in the nation, ranking second for violent crime and third for property crime. Additionally, Boise has excellent amenities that make living here enjoyable such as recreational activities, restaurants, entertainment venues, shopping centers and cultural attractions. All these factors combined make it no surprise that Boise is consistently ranked highly on BestPlaces' list of livable cities.
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