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Top Reasons to Live in Boise, Idaho

  • Delectable Dining! You won't have trouble finding a place to eat in Boise. The Basque Market offers authentic cultural flavors, Lock Stock & Barrell is a local steakhouse favorite, and Bacon Restaurant is rapidly becoming the place to go for breakfast and brunch.

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  • Museums of art and history! If you like to learn about historical events, you'll have plenty of opportunities to do so here. The Idaho Historical Museum, Discovery Center of Idaho, and the Idaho State Military History Museum are all located in Boise.
  • Affordable investment! Home prices have been going up in Boise and are expected to continue the trend. With an increase of more than 10% in the last year this is a great time to investigate rent to own houses or purchases in areas such as City Center or Boise Junction.
  • Home ownership opportunities ! More than 60% of the homes in Boise are single family detached structures, so it shouldn't be difficult to find a rent to own home or even one to purchase outright. The neighborhoods of Highlands and Barber are good places to start your search.
  • Well established homes! If you like homes that have been around for awhile, you're in luck. In Boise, 58.06% of residential structures were built from 1970 to 1999. You can find some of these homes to rent, rent to own, or buy in the Morris Hill or Warm Springs Ave areas.
  • Plenty of living choices! Although 64.56% of dwellings are single family homes, there are many apartments as well, so you should have no trouble finding your perfect home. For inspiration, check out properties in Hyde Park or Maple Grove.
  • Low property tax rates! If you're looking to buy a house, you'll be glad to know that Boise's tax rates are much lower than the national average. You might want to search communities around Vernon or Boise Hills Village for some good deals.
  • Mountains to explore! Bogus Basin Mountain Resort is one of the closest places to offer skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing during the winter. If you like mountain climbing, you'll want to try Trinity Mountain or Danskin Peak.
  • Seasonal events! The Annual Boise Flower & Garden Show is held in March each year and showcases the local flora and fauna. Art in the Park is held each September in an outdoor setting featuring local and regional artists over the course of three days. The Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic is held in the fall. People come from all over to launch their hot air balloons from Ann Morrison Park.
  • A great job market! If you are looking for a new job, Boise is the place to be. After a brief decline in 2009, the job market has steadily increased over the past three years. This is similar to the overall trend seen in the Idaho job market.
  • Live music! Each spring people from across the region visit Boise for the Gene Harris Jazz Festival. For music during the week check out the Knitting Factory, The Crux, or the Neurolux Lounge.
  • A theatrical village! Cultural events are year round favorites in Boise. The Idaho Shakespeare Festival brings the works of the bard to life each year while the Boise Little Theater and the Boise Contemporary Theater provide an outlet for local actors and entertainment for the community.
  • Farm fresh food! Local vendors gather every Saturday at the Boise Farmer's Market throughout the spring, summer, and fall to offer residents fresh food at affordable prices. The Capital City Public Market is open from April to December on Saturday's and offers local goods and foods.
  • Specialty shops for the unique purchase! Twigs & Twist offers handmade crafts and fabrics by a number of local vendors. Mixed Greens has a great selection of unique jewelry, cards, gifts, and bath products to help you pamper that special person in your life.

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