ABOUT THE CITY
Boise is the capital and most populous city of Idaho. Boise enjoys a national reputation for its well-educated workforce, low taxes, great business climate and impressive quality of life.
A number of recreational opportunities are available in Boise, including extensive hiking and biking in the foothills to the immediate north of downtown. Much of this trail network is part of Hull’s Gulch and can be accessed by 8th street. An extensive urban trail system called the Boise River Greenbelt that runs along the river. The Boise River itself is a common destination for fishing, swimming and rafting.
Boise is a great place to work, live and raise a family. Whether it’s the vibrant cultural and recreational opportunities, the friendly people or the mild climate, Boise and the surrounding communities afford a quality of life second to none. Good jobs, affordable housing and a safe, clean and vibrant downtown all add up to a great place to live.
About Boise
Overview
Boise is the biggest city in the Treasure Valley in southwestern Oregon. The metropolitan area has a little more than a half of a million people, making it the largest metro area in the state. It’s also one of the most remote metropolitan areas in the country (the nearest international airport is in Salt Lake City a few hundred miles away), so the residents of the area have a tight knit, unique sense of community. The city of Boise has about 200,000 residents. It is often cited as having an exceptionally high standard of living in national publications.
Neighborhoods
Downtown Boise
Downtown is Boise’s cultural center and home to businesses and a few sky scrapers. 8th Street downtown has a large pedestrian zone which with its street side cafes and restaurants
The North End
The North End has tree lined streets and many of Boise’s older homes. A few parks are here, notably Camel’s Back Park and Hyde Park. The area around Hyde Park has restaurants and small businesses. Also, the North End has a large artistic population.
Fast Facts
Demographics
Population
Population – City (2000) 181,711
Population – Metro (2000) 403,817
Median Age 34
Median Income $36,223
College Graduates 19 %
Sales Tax 5.0 %
Mean Home Price $161,665
Land Area (Boise Metro) 1,645 sq mi
Elevation 2,842 feet
Annual Precipitation 12.11 inches
Sunshine Days 234
Airport
Boise Airport
3201 Airport Way
Boise, Idaho 83705
(208) 383-3110
www.cityofboise.org/departments/airport
Boise Airport is served by 12 airlines with direct flights to many cities in the West and to major hubs in the Midwest and East Coast. It’s not an international airport, but does have flights to Salt Lake City, the nearest international airport.
Public Transportation
Valley Regional Transit
830 N. Main St Ste 230
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 846-8547
Public transportation in the Treasure Valley is overseen by Valley Regional Transit. The organization operates ValleyRide, which is bus and paratransit services in the Boise area.
Boise – License & Registration
Idaho DMV
3311 W. State Street · P.O. Box 7129
Boise, ID 83707
(208) 334-8000
When moving to Idaho you will need to apply for an Idaho driver’s license within 90 days of residing in Idaho, whether or not your out-of-state license has expired. If you have a CDL, then that time period is 30 days. Students or active military members aren’t required to change their licenses.
Local Phone Numbers
| Area Code | 208 |
| Emergencies | |
| Emergency | 911 |
| Police7200 Barrister
Boise, ID 83704 |
(208) 577-3000 |
| FireP.O. Box 500
Boise, ID 83701 |
(208) 384-3950 |
| Public Works Dept150 North Capitol Blvd 4th Fl
Boise, ID 83701-0500 |
(208) 384-3900 |
| Parks and Recreation1104 Royal Blvd
Boise, ID 83706 |
(208) 384-4240 |
| Electric | |
| Idaho Power Company1221 W. Idaho St.
Boise, ID 83702 |
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| Gas | |
| Intermountain Gas Company555 S. Cole Rd.
Boise, ID 83709 |
(208) 377-6000 |
| Phone | |
| Qwest999 Main St.
Boise, ID 83702 |
(800) 244-1111 |
| Water | |
| United Water Idaho8248 W. Victory Rd.
Boise, ID 83709 |
(208) 362-7304 |
| Cable | |
| Cable One8400 Westpark St.
Boise, ID 83704 |
Television
| Local TV Stations | ||
| Analog | ||
| 2 | KBCI | CBS |
| 4 | KAID | PBS |
| 6 | KIVI | ABC |
| 7 | KTVB | NBC |
| 9 | KNIN | CW |
| 12 | KTRV | FOX |
| Digital | ||
| 10 | KNIN | CW |
| 13 | KTRV | FOX |
| 21 | KAID | PBS |
| 24 | KIVI | ABC |
| 26 | KTVB | NBC |
| 28 | KBCI | CBS |
Radio
| AM Radio | |||
| 580 | KIDO | News/Talk | |
| 630 | KFXD | Country | |
| 670 | KBOI | News/Talk | |
| 890 | KDJQ | Oldies | |
| 1140 | KGEM | Nostalgia | |
| 1350 | KTIK | Sports | |
| FM Radio | |||
| 92.3 | KIZN | Country | |
| 93.1 | KZMG | Pop | |
| 94.9 | KRVB | Alternative | |
| 96.9 | KKGL | Classic Rock | |
| 97.9 | KQFC | Country | |
| 99.1 | KTPZ | CHR/Pop | |
| 100.3 | KQXR | Alternative | |
| 100.7 | KAYN | Country | |
| 103.3 | KSAS | Pop | |
| 104.3 | KTMY | Country | |
| 105.1 | KJOT | Classic Rock | |
| 105.9 | KCIX | Soft Rock | |
| 107.1 | KTHI | Classic Hits | |
| 107.9 | KXLT | Soft Rock |
Newspapers
Daily
1200 N. Curtis Road
Boise, Idaho 83706
(208) 377-6200
The Statesman has a circulation of about 65,000 daily, 88,000 Sundays. It mainly focuses on Boise news, but also Idaho in general.
1618 N. Midland Blvd.
Nampa , ID 83651
(208) 467-9251
The Press-Tribune is based in Nampa, about 20 miles west of Boise, and it reports on Canyon County.
Weekly
523 Broad St.
Boise, ID, 83702
(208) 344-2055
The Boise weekly is an alternative newspaper focusing on art and opinion. It’s published Wednesdays and has a circulation of 32,000.
Thrive is published by the Idaho Statesman and focuses on entertainment, lifestyles and outdoor activities. It’s free and distributed throughout Boise.
Performing Arts
Ballet Idaho
501 S. 8th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 343-0556
Ballet Idaho is the city’s premiere dance company. There’s traditional performances and those in the “Family Series” that are more relaxed. Ballet Idaho also has an academy that trains in a variety of dance styles.
Spectator Sports
Boise Hawks Baseball
5600 Glenwood
Boise, ID 83714
(208) 322-5000
The Hawks are the Chicago Cubs Class A minor league affiliate. They play at Memorial Stadium in Garden City.
Activities
Idaho Ice World
7072 S. Eisenman Rd.
Boise, ID 83716-6627
(208) 331-0044
www.cityofboise.org/parks/iceworld/
IceWorld is the city’s indoor ice skating facilities. They offer youth and adult lessons, hockey leagues, figure skating and have a pro shop.
Museums
Warhawk Air Museum
Nampa Airport
201 Municipal Dr.
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 465-6446
The Warhawk Air Museum is a museum that focuses on World War II aircraft, but includes aviation history from the Wright brothers to the space age.
Shopping
8th Street Marketplace
404 S 8th
Boise, ID
(208) 344-0641
The 8th St Marketplace’s main building is a recently renovated warehouse with a wide variety of shops and entertainment options.
Education
Public Schools
Boise school district includes 34 elementary schools, 8 junior highs, 5 high schools and 2 specialty schools. It serves more than 25,000 students. The Meridian School District also overlaps into Boise city limits.
Boise Independent School District
8169 W. Victory Rd
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-4000
Idaho Department of Education
650 West State Street
PO Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720
(208) 332-6800
Idaho State Board of Education
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0037
(208) 334-2270
Contact information for districts in the Boise area is listed below.
Caldwell School District
1101 E Cleveland Blvd
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3300
Kuna School District
1450 Boise Street
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 922-1000
Meridian Joint School District
911 Meridian Rd
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4500
Nampa School District
619 S. Canyon
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4600
http://www1.nsd131.org/mainsite/default.aspx
Vallivue School District
5207 S. Montana Ave
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 454-0445
Higher Education
Boise is home to Boise State University and a division of Idaho State University, along with a wide range of technical schools. It’s one of the largest cities in the country that doesn’t have a community college.
Boise State University
Boise, ID 83725
(208) 426-1747
Boise State is the largest institution of higher learning in the state, with enrollment of around 19,000 students. It offers more than 200 different degrees and covers 175 acres.
Idaho State University Boise Center
12301 W Explorer Dr
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 373-1700
The Boise Center is a small offshoot of Idaho State Univ ersity that focuses mainly on scientific and medical careers.
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