Each community in the Boise Metro has a flavor and personality of its own, yet the connectivity of the region allows you to live in one and work and play in another without sacrificing family time for commute time. We call it the 5-mile lifestyle. From urban living in a vibrant downtown to homes nestled in a cozy community surrounded by open farmland, there are many ways to live in the Boise Metro.
As the third largest city in the Pacific Northwest and the largest city in the region, Boise is our core of culture. It is the capital city of Idaho and the hub of commerce, innovation, government and industry for the state. With a river literally running through it, this dynamic and growing city showcases how connectivity to commerce coexists with vibrant cultural experiences and easy access to recreation and surrounding cities and states.
Home to Boise State University, known for its academic and athletic excellence, it supports a highly educated and experienced workforce. The unique and largely local shopping and dining options, coupled with superb recreational opportunities and an affordable housing market, create a place where people come to explore and stay to thrive. Visit www.cityofboise.org.
Caldwell is a city with deep roots in agriculture, growing commercial development opportunities and a city center that’s transforming to enhance culture and entertainment. Home to the College of Idaho, one of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges, Caldwell’s population is diverse, motivated and educated. In the heart of Idaho’s burgeoning wine region, Caldwell’s culture is rooted in agriculture and upheld by an excitement and appreciation for the simple life. Visit www.cityofcaldwell.org.
Eagle is a premier community surrounded by the foothills and the Boise River, offering the highest quality of life in the area, with executive housing, unmatched access to outdoors, rustic charm with ready access to urban amenities, a friendly small-town atmosphere, and an added bonus of more greenery, more open space, and a more relaxed and healthier pace of life. From the miles of trails and acres of parks to high quality schools, abundant shopping and entertainment, as well as restaurants that run from five-star elegance to drop-in casual, Eagle offers people of all ages a multitude of reasons to call Eagle HOME.
Eagle is home to corporate headquarters, technology companies, light manufacturing, financial services, and many other professional, scientific and technical services. And, with the highly educated workforce and welcoming business environment, it doesn’t get much better than Eagle, Idaho.
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Boise’s closest neighbor, Garden City is located along the Boise River just west of the downtown core. Here, an evolving “Live-Work-Create” district is thriving with artists, innovators and entrepreneurs. Breweries, cideries and wineries have made Garden City their home thanks to the many opportunities for development and excellent access to the Greenbelt, downtown Boise and I-84. Visit www.gardencityidaho.org.
Kuna is a small town with welcoming character and strong element of rural, natural and agricultural roots. Located just 19 miles southwest of Boise, Kuna is nestled between two mountain ranges and surrounded by lavish farmland with river valleys winding through its core. It has a quality education system, a variety of housing and a full realm of recreational and lifestyle activities. The people are a breath of fresh air and as genuine as the landscape. Nowhere else will you find a community with such distinct character, where residents and businesses thrive – yet where the simplicity of life still exists. Visit http://kunacity.id.gov/.
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Idaho’s fastest growing city since 1994, Meridian is Idaho's epicenter of progress and prosperity. Named America’s best city to live in by USA Today, the Boise Metro’s central city has proven to hold a little something for everyone. With the continued evolution of mixed-use commercial space like the Village at Meridian and Ten Mile Crossing, and suburban development happening throughout the area at lightning speed, Meridian offers a cultural cohesion of strong historical roots and emerging potential.
Home to some of the region’s top employers and emerging companies, Meridian is a place where companies and people feel good putting down roots. Families, young professionals and retirees alike can all find affordable housing, accessible entertainment and enjoyable amenities in Meridian. Visit www.meridiancity.org.
Only 39 miles southeast of Boise, Mountain Home is a city that is ready for business. With a population of approximately 15,000 people, the City of Mountain Home also houses Mountain Home Air Force Base with an additional 4,500 assigned military and 850 full-time civilian workers. One of the largest employers in the area is Marathon Cheese Corporation with 350 full-time employees. The 212,000 square-foot packaging facility took advantage of the agriculture and dairy resources available to the region. Right off of the interstate, Mountain Home could be a great location for your business to expand to. Learn more here: mountain-home.us/.
Idaho’s third largest city, Nampa is known for success in food processing, agribusiness, manufacturing and a mix of retail and restaurants. The city’s evolving urban renewal is supporting established and emerging businesses as well as revitalizing neighborhoods, making Nampa a great place to live, work and relax.
Home to the Nampa Civic Center and the Idaho Center, Nampa draws an array of concerts, live theater and community events each year. The College of Western Idaho and Northwest Nazarene University support our metro’s skilled, educated workforce. Visit www.whynampa.com.
Star is located 20 miles west of Boise and has a population of over 7,500 people. The quality of life in the City of Star combines rural character and small-town charm. As the city describes, they are “a family oriented, business friendly, fiscally responsible community with recreational opportunities in a safe and attractive environment.” Learn more here: staridaho.org/