Is Boise Idaho a safe place to live?

Access to recreation: Boise is minutes away from hiking and biking trails, rivers, streams, ski hills and mountains. Safety: More than one Redditor mentioned Boise is a safe place to live. Idaho has one of the lowest crime rates in the country. read more

Boise sits at the intersection of desert and mountains with the Boise river running through downtown. The climate is mild year round, but still varied throughout the year. “Unless you don’t like seasons,” Mayor Bieter says, “We’re a very good place to live.” The isolation can be a downside, too. Getting people to Boise can be a challenge. read more

This area, Boise and Meridian, Eagle, Star, Kuna is a very safe place. Even with our population increasing we attract the nicer people to our state. If you are looking to move to the Boise Metro area, and you need to purchase a house, I can help. read more

Idaho's capital sits squarely on the boundary of urban and rural, civilized and wild, refined and raw. Yes, there are wilder places. Yes, there are more urbane places. But Boise is a good place to live if you enjoy easy access to both. read more