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Living in Boise

Boise has an average Walk Score of 38 with 205,671 residents.

Boise has minimal public transportation and is somewhat bikeable.

The most walkable Boise neighborhoods are Downtown, Morris Hill and North End.

Nearby Boise Apartments on Redfin

38 Walk Score of Boise, ID

Boise is a Car-Dependent city

Most errands require a car.

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Astra Terra Neighborhood

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Astra Terra Neighborhood

Most errands require a car in Boise.

Boise Apartments for Rent

Boise Neighborhoods

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Population

1 Downtown 80 44 99 2,317
2 Morris Hill 69 28 86 1,811
3 North End 65 31 85 9,803
4 Depot Bench 63 30 85 5,943
5 Veterans Park 62 33 89 5,601
6 Central Bench 61 27 79 5,383
7 Central Rim 60 32 92 1,119
8 Winstead Park 56 25 67 5,963
9 South Boise Village 55 28 88 1,975
10 Lake Harbor 44 30 78 1,565
11 Franklin - Randolph 44 26 63 7,036
12 Vista 43 30 63 9,377
13 West Bench 41 24 61 10,486
14 Sunset 40 27 73 2,823
15 Hillcrest 35 26 53 4,349
16 East End 33 22 64 6,422
17 Southeast Boise 32 20 67 32,247
18 West Valley 30 18 52 25,140
19 Maple Grove - Franklin 20 23 40 1,947
20 Sunrise Rim 19 30 42 562
21 Harris Ranch 18 17 40 1,834
22 West Cloverdale 15 13 57 791
23 Highlands 11 7 34 3,241
24 Boise Heights 10 16 28 602
25 Hulls Gulch 8 13 30 1,026
26 Quail Ridge 8 16 33 907
27 Warm Springs Mesa 5 16 29 955

Eating & Drinking

There are about 770 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Boise.

People in Boise can walk to an average of 0.3 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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thumbnail for Astra Terra NeighborhoodThe further in this neighborhood establishment, it looks more like a classic subdivision surrounded by trees and beautiful houses. All while retaining the nature aspect if you look on further. #astravia

Isaac Ware
on Astra Terra Neighborhood

23 Transit Score of Boise, ID

Boise has Minimal Transit

It is possible to get on a bus. Find Boise apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

Boise has minimal public transportation and about 19 bus lines.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Boise on public transit.

62 Bike Score of Boise, ID

Boise is Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure.

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Ridgecrest Highroad

Photo of Ridgecrest Highroad in Boise

Ridgecrest Highroad

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Arbor Crossing Apartments

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Kathryn Albertson Park

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The Grove Hotel

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East Foothills Park

thumbnail for Astra Terra NeighborhoodIn this neighborhood establishment your closest neighbor is sometimes a half mile away. This gives you your own private land and quiet while still living in a neighborhood. #astravia

Isaac Ware
on Astra Terra Neighborhood

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Astra Nativa

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Table Rock Road

Photo of Table Rock Road in Boise

Table Rock Road

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Foothills East Boise

thumbnail for Ridgecrest HighroadThis neighborhood establishment has a close up view of scat mountain. All the houses are spaced out and allow for trail access for a nice hike in the hills. #ridgecrest

Isaac Ware
on Ridgecrest Highroad

Boise is Talking About...

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Idaho State Capitol Building

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Crescent No Lawyers Bar-Grill

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Chris Carpenter Real Estate at Keller Williams Realty Boise

thumbnail for Ridgecrest HighroadThis section of the ridge rest neighborhood overlooks BSU stadium. You can hear the cheers from the crowd on a game night but any other day gives you peace and quiet. A gorgeous place to live. And one of the highest places in Boise. #ridgecrest

Isaac Ware
on Ridgecrest Highroad

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