Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Black Rock Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Fiiz Drinks
Coffee Shop
The Human Bean
Coffee Shop
The Human Bean
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Black Rock Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Creperie Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Janjou Pâtisserie
Coffee Shop
a'Tavola
Coffee Shop
The Human Bean
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Short's Nightclub
Nightclub
Memorial Stadium
Stadium
9D Cinema VR
Cinema
Visual Arts Collective (VAC)
Art Gallery
Idaho Aquarium
Aquarium
Northgate Reel
Cinema
James Castle House
Art Gallery
Emerald Lanes
Bowling Alley
Stage Coach Theatre
Theatre Arts
Northwest Science Museum Vision Center
Museum
Boise Stadium 22 and IMAX
Cinema
Overland Park Cinemas
Cinema
Boise Creative Center
Art Gallery
TRICA
Theatre Arts
Opera Idaho
Theatre Arts
Boise Contemporary Theater
Theatre Arts
Boise Philharmonic Orchestra
Theatre Arts
Gallery 601
Art Gallery
Capitol Contemporary Gallery
Art Gallery
Boise Art Museum
Museum
Idaho Historical Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (2) D-
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Meriwether Cider Company
Beverages
Barbarian Brewing
Beverages
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Cookies by Design
Sweets
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Cinder Wines
Beverages
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Time
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
My Donuts
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Q's
Bar
Popeyes
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Baja Fresh
Fast Food
Fitness (1) B
Asana Climbing Gym
Gym
Axiom
Gym
Boise Urban Garden School
Community Centre
The Community Center
Community Centre
Idaho Fitness Factory
Gym
The Phoenix
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Camp Rhino Boise
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Center at the Park (Meridian Senior Center)
Community Centre
C2R Fitness
Gym
Muse Yoga
Gym
Forté Pilates
Gym
CYCLEBAR
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Axiom Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Renaissance at Hobble Creek Office & Clubhouse
Community Centre
The Gym at Eighth & Main
Gym
Kvell Fitness & Nutrition
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Zacoalco Supermarket
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Natural Grocers
Grocery Store
India Foods
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Asia Market
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Campos Market
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Blue Sky Bagels
Bakery
Granny C's Bakery
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Certified Kitchen + Bakery
Bakery
Ishtar Market and Restaurant
Grocery Store
Cinnaholic
Bakery
Parks (13) A+
Mountain View Park
Park
Milwaukee Park
Park
Fairmont Park
Park
Lady Bird Park
Park
Winstead Park
Park
Mystic Cove Park
Park
Florence Park
Park
Willow Lane Athletic Complex
Park
Riverfront Park
Park
Jullion Park
Park
Nottingham Park
Park
Willow Lane Park
Park
Westmoreland Park
Park
River Pointe Park
Park
Heron Park
Park
Riverside Park
Park
Comba Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Liberty Park
Park
Skyline Park
Park
Mariposa Park
Park
Catalpa Park
Park
Esther Simplot Park
Park
Owens Park
Park
Hewett Park
Park
Shops (3) C+
Hancock Fabrics
Fabric
Cole Village Optical
Optician
Stinker
Convenience Store
Maverik
Convenience Store
Do It Yourself Doggie Detail
Pets
Quilt Expressions
Fabric
Upper Cuts
Hairdresser
Jacksons
Convenience Store
Jacksons
Convenience Store
Red Wing
Shoes
Burlington
Department Store
Boise Skin Solutions
Beauty
All Dimes Beauty
Beauty
Herat Antique and Furniture
Furniture
Pandamania
Hairdresser
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Bob's Bicycles
Bicycle
Jacksons
Convenience Store
Barnes & Noble
Books
Jacksons
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Fish Aquariums & Stuff
Pets
Le's Beauty
Beauty
Jacksons
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. South Boise Village (A+)

2. Central Bench (A+)

3. Depot Bench (A+)

4. Morris Hill (A+)

5. Central Rim (A+)

commute B+

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in West Bench.
Public Transit Stops (34)
Stops & Stations A+
North Cole Road & West Court Avenue NWC
Bus Stop
North Cole Road & West Ustick Road SWM
Bus Stop
West Ustick Road & North Ash Park Lane SWC
Bus Stop
North Milwaukee Street & West Bayhill Drive SEC
Bus Stop
North Cole Road & West Manorwood Drive SWC
Bus Stop
North Cole Road & West Settlers Avenue NWC
Bus Stop
North Milwaukee Street & West Tudor Lane NEM
Bus Stop
North Milwaukee Street & West Chesterfield Street NEC
Bus Stop
West Goddard Road & North Glenwood Street SWC
Bus Stop
North Milwaukee Street & West Cory Court NEM
Bus Stop
West Goddard Road & North Glenwood Street NWM
Bus Stop
Northview & Cole
Bus Stop
North Cole Road & West Northview Street NWC
Bus Stop
Northview & Ash Park
Bus Stop
West Goddard Road & North Milwaukee Street SEC
Bus Stop
West Chinden Boulevard & West Murray Street SWC
Bus Stop
West Goddard Road & North Milwaukee Street NWC
Bus Stop
West Chinden Boulevard & North Kent Lane SWC
Bus Stop
West Chinden Boulevard & North Kent Lane NWC
Bus Stop
North Milwaukee Street & West Northview Street SEC
Bus Stop
North Maple Grove Road & West Cornwall Drive SEC
Bus Stop
North Cole Road & West Wesley Drive NWC
Bus Stop
North Maple Grove Road & West Ustick Road SEC
Bus Stop
North Maple Grove Road & West Ruth Street NWC
Bus Stop
North Maple Grove Road & West Toni Street SWM
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Harris Ranch (A+)

2. Winstead Park (A+)

3. Central Bench (A+)

4. Depot Bench (A)

5. Veterans Park (A-)

cost of living A

The cost of living in West Bench is 108/100 - which is 13% higher than Idaho.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Franklin Randolph (A+)

2. Vista (A)

3. Morris Hill (A)

4. West Bench (A)

5. Central Bench (A-)

crime C

West Bench crime rates are 2,137 per 100k, which is 83% higher than Idaho
Property Crime
1,790 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
347 crimes per 100k C
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Quail Ridge (A+)

2. Warm Springs Estates (A+)

3. Boise Heights (A+)

4. Stewart Gulch (A+)

5. Harrison Blvd (A+)

employment A-

The median income in West Bench is $70,652 - which is 44% higher than Idaho.
Med. Household Income
$70,652 B-
Unemployment Rate
2.2% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. West Cloverdale (A+)

2. Boise Heights (A+)

3. Harrison Blvd (A+)

4. Warm Springs Estates (A+)

5. Quail Ridge (A+)

health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
St. Luke's Clinic - Mountain View Medical Center
Doctor
Boise Fire Station #4
Fire Station
Safe Haven Hospital of Treasure Valley
Hospital
Taylor Family Dentistry
Dentist
Northwest Dental Center
Dentist
David W Cutler DDS PA
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Primary Health
Clinic
Value Dental
Dentist
North Ada County Fire and Rescue Station 1
Fire Station
NACFR / Boise Fire Station 18
Fire Station
Saltzer Health Idaho Sleep Clinic
Clinic
Primary Health
Clinic
Treasure Valley Hospital
Hospital
Grant Dental
Dentist
Boise Fire Station #9
Fire Station
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Digestive Health Clinic
Clinic
St. Alphonsus Joint Preservation & Reconstruction
Clinic
Intermountain Hospital
Hospital
Intermountain Hospital
Hospital
Five Mile Dental
Dentist
Kelson Orthodontic Specialist
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Gary L. Turpen, D.D.S.
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Maple Grove-Franklin (A+)

2. Sunrise Rim (A+)

3. Vista (A+)

4. Warm Springs Estates (A+)

5. Warm Springs Mesa (A+)

housing A+

West Bench home prices are $228,750 - which is 36% higher than Idaho
Home Price
$228,750 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
28% A+
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio) B
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Southeast Boise (A+)

2. West Valley (A+)

3. Sunrise Rim (A+)

4. Collister (A+)

5. West Cloverdale (A+)

schools B-

The West Bench graduation rate is 88% - which is 4% higher than Idaho
School Test Scores
43% F
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (6) A+
Mountain View Elementary School
Valley View Elementary School
Northview Montessori Preschool And Kindergarten
Morley Nelson Elementary
St Marks Elementary School
Cole Valley Christian School
Anser Charter School
Koelsch Elementary School
Future Public School
Summerwind School Of Math And Science
Inspire Virtual Charter School
Empower Connections Academy
Ada County Juvenile Center
Taft Elementary School
Pierce Park Elementary School
Collister Elementary School
Horizon Elementary School
Calvary Christian School
Mcmillan Elementary
Cynthia Mann Elementary School
Hillside Academy
Whittier Elementary School
Lowell Elementary School
Frontier Elementary School
St Marys School
High Schools (2) D-
Capital Senior High School
Fairmont Junior High School
Inspire Virtual Charter School
Empower Connections Academy
Ada County Juvenile Center
Robert Janss School
Bishop Kelly High School
Hillside Junior High School
Borah Senior High School
Boise Girls Academy-Teen Challenge Pacific Northwe
Treasure Valley Math/Science
Riverglen Jr High School
Centennial High School
Sheridan Academy
Isucceed Virtual High School
Isucceed Academy
North Junior High School
Boise Senior High School
Foothills School Of Arts & Sciences
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Highlands (A+)

2. North End (A+)

3. East End (A+)

4. Quail Ridge (A+)

5. Harrison Blvd (A+)

ratings B+

West Bench has an overall rating of 75% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes B+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Depot Bench (A+)

2. West Valley (A+)

3. North End (A+)

4. Hillcrest (A+)

5. Central Rim (A+)

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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in West Bench? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Mountain View Park
      Milwaukee Park
      Fairmont Park
      Lady Bird Park
      Winstead Park
      Mystic Cove Park
      Florence Park
      Willow Lane Athletic Complex

      Entertainment

      Short's Nightclub
      Memorial Stadium
      9D Cinema VR
      Visual Arts Collective (VAC)
      Idaho Aquarium
      Northgate Reel
      James Castle House
      Emerald Lanes

      Food & Drink

      Jack in the Box
      Meriwether Cider Company
      Barbarian Brewing
      Wendy's
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell
      Carl's Jr.
      Cookies by Design

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in West Bench? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in West Bench.
      Drive to Work
      90%

      11% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Bench? The cost of living in West Bench is 108/100 - which is 13% higher than Idaho.
      West Bench
      108

      8% more expensive than average

      Boise
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in West Bench? West Bench crime rates are 2,137, which are 83% higher than Idaho
      Total Crime
      2,137 per 100k people

      8% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 47

      8% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in West Bench? The median income in West Bench is $70,652 which is 44% higher than Idaho.
      Median household income
      $70,65228% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $36,63323% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      52% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is West Bench a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Intermountain Hospital
      Safe Haven Hospital of Treasure Valley
      Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
      St. Luke's Boise Medical Center
      St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Hospital
      Treasure Valley Hospital
      Saint Alphonsus Health Plaza Bown Crossing
      Intermountain Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Sav-on Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Health Mart
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      St. Luke's Clinic - Mountain View Medical Center
      Boise Ketamine Clinic

      A+ Housing

      What are West Bench home prices? West Bench home prices are $228,750 - which is 36% higher than Idaho
      Median home value
      $228,75024% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,05611% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      74%

      17% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does West Bench have good schools? The West Bench graduation rate is 88% - which is 4% higher than Idaho
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      43%

      10% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is West Bench a good place to live? West Bench has an overall rating of 75% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      7 total surveys

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