Boise is the capitaland most populous city of the state of Idaho. It is the county seat of Ada County and the principal city of the Boise metropolitan area. Boise is located in southwestern Idaho, about 41 miles east of the Oregon border.
Nestled on a high desert plain in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains with a pristine river flowing through its center, Boise finds its roots from the gold rush days of the 1800s.
Boise is a delighful blend of traditional and non-traditional sights and attractions. The city of trees boasts on-of-a-kind museums and urban parks, a river flowing through the heart of the city and a 25 mile river front greenbelt. Among the many unique sites to visit are the Basque Museum and Cultural Center, Morrison-Knudsen Nature Center, Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, Idaho Black History Museum and the World Center of Birds of Prey. Southwest Idaho's easily accessible outdoors beckons the Boise visitor to enjoy nearby mountains, desert sand dunes, canyons and whitewater rafting rivers. Boise is the perfect city for a memorable visit.
Boise has many things to offer anyone. Families, college students, or business people. Whatever your case might be, Boise, Idaho real estate has something for you. Boise offers a great education with Boise State University. They have a lively fun downtown and many beautiful sites to see. So check out Boise, Idaho real estate so you can get your home soon.
Boise is known for its low crime rate, extensive greenbelt running through the city, trendy downtown and quality of life. The city has been cited by publications like Forbes, Fortune and Sunset for its quality of life.
Post-secondary educational options in Boise include Boise State University as well as a wide range of technical schools.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $153,700
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 198,638. Boise covers 63.8 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 2,730 feet above sea level.
Climate
Boise, ID climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 89.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 23.60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 29 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 14 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Boise is 12.19 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is March with an average rainfall of 1.41 Inches.
Information provided by idcide.com and city data.com
