Livability Score

79
/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 (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Black Rock Coffee
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Blue Sky Bagels
Coffee Shop
Good Vibes Kombucha
Coffee Shop
The Human Bean
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Urban Fox
Coffee Shop
Lucky Perk
Coffee Shop
Royal Coffee
Coffee Shop
Black Rock Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Human Bean
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Boise Boba
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Blue Sky Bagels
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Human Bean
Coffee Shop
Fiiz Drinks
Coffee Shop
Cafe Crane
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Northwest Science Museum Vision Center
Museum
Short's Nightclub
Nightclub
Memorial Stadium
Stadium
Luxe Reel Theatre
Cinema
Northgate Reel
Cinema
9D Cinema VR
Cinema
James Castle House
Art Gallery
Idaho Aquarium
Aquarium
Visual Arts Collective (VAC)
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (5) D-
Sam's Smokehouse and Saloon
Bar
Blimpie
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
California Mexican Food
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Cookies by Design
Sweets
Popeyes
Fast Food
Senor Fresh
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Sockeye Grill & Brewery
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Costa Vida
Fast Food
Mojo's Donuts and Ice Cream
Sweets
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (4) A+
Boise Urban Garden School
Community Centre
Idaho Fitness Factory
Gym
Asana Climbing Gym
Gym
C2R Fitness
Gym
Center at the Park (Meridian Senior Center)
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Renaissance at Hobble Creek Office & Clubhouse
Community Centre
CYCLEBAR
Gym
Axiom Fitness
Gym
Eagle Fitness
Gym
Axiom
Gym
StretchLab
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
barre3
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
UpCycle Studio
Gym
Uplifted Gym
Gym
Shapes
Gym
YogaSix
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Asia Market
Grocery Store
Blue Sky Bagels
Bakery
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Kneaders Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Boise Co-Op
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Cinnaholic
Bakery
Chip Cookies
Bakery
Natural Grocers
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Zacoalco Supermarket
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
India Foods
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Fit Donut
Bakery
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Parks (29) A+
Jullion Park
Park
Hewett Park
Park
Comba Park
Park
Combes Park
Park
DeMeyer Park
Park
Redwood Park
Park
Nottingham Park
Park
Skyline Park
Park
State of Idaho East Park
Park
State of Idaho Campus Courtyard
Park
HP Courtyard
Park
Milwaukee Park
Park
Cottonwood Park
Park
Switchgear Park
Park
Cameron Park
Park
Legends North Community Park Area
Park
Legends Community Park
Park
Mariposa Park
Park
Fairmont Park
Park
Lady Bird Park
Park
Hobble Creek Park
Park
Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park
Park
River Pointe Park
Park
Riverside Park
Park
Charles F. McDevitt Youth Sports Complex
Park
Shops (14) D-
Whispers Hair & Nail Salon
Beauty
Bent Corners Used Books
Books
Stinker
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Jacksons
Convenience Store
The Beauty Nook
Beauty
Twilite Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Premier Hair Studio
Hairdresser
The Jewelers' Bench
Fashion
Pi Baby Boutique
Clothing
Huntwood Custom Cabinets
Furniture
Bricks & Minifigs
Toys
ExtraMile
Convenience Store
Maverik
Convenience Store
Uptown Cheapskate
Clothing
Mr. Formal
Clothing
Upper Cuts
Hairdresser
Hairraiser Salon
Hairdresser
Evergreen Energy & Nutrition
Nutrition Supplements
Quilt Expressions
Fabric
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Inspired Living Collection
Interior Decoration
Birdhouse & Habitat
Pets
Great Clips
Hairdresser
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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, 0.1% take public transportation in West Valley.
Public Transit Stops (17)
Stops & Stations A+
West McMillan Road & North Five Mile Road SWC
Bus Stop
West McMillan Road & North Wisteria Place SWC
Bus Stop
West McMillan Road & North Shamrock Avenue SEC
Bus Stop
North Maple Grove Road & West Edna Street NWC
Bus Stop
West McMillan Road & North Tattenham Way SWC
Bus Stop
North Maple Grove Road & West Pembrook Drive SEC
Bus Stop
North Maple Grove Road & West Oakmont Court NWC
Bus Stop
North Maple Grove Road & West Ruth Street NWC
Bus Stop
North Maple Grove Road & West Goddard Road SEC
Bus Stop
North Maple Grove Road & West Cornwall Drive SEC
Bus Stop
North Maple Grove Road & West Toni Street SWM
Bus Stop
West McMillan Road & North Cloverdale Road SEC
Bus Stop
North Maple Grove Road & West Ustick Road SEC
Bus Stop
North Maple Grove Road & West Lancelot Street SWM
Bus Stop
North Maple Grove Road & West Canterbury Street SEC
Bus Stop
West Goddard Road & North Kingswood Drive SWC
Bus Stop
West Goddard Road & West Fircrest Drive NEC
Bus Stop
North Cloverdale Road & West Hickory Drive NWC
Bus Stop
West Chinden Boulevard & North Maple Grove Road SWC
Bus Stop
West Chinden Boulevard & North Garrett Street NEC
Bus Stop
North Maple Grove Road & West Java Lane SWC
Bus Stop
North Maple Grove Road & West Northview Street NWC
Bus Stop
North Maple Grove Road & West Northview Street SEC
Bus Stop
North Cloverdale Road & West DeMeyer Street NWC
Bus Stop
North Milwaukee Street & West Chesterfield Street NEC
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1% 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 B+

The cost of living in West Valley is 109/100 - which is 14% higher than Idaho.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C
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 A-

West Valley crime rates are 1,042 per 100k, which is 11% lower than Idaho
Property Crime
829 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
213 crimes per 100k A-
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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 B

The median income in West Valley is $66,518 - which is 35% higher than Idaho.
Med. Household Income
$66,518 C
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B+
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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. D-
Boise Fire Station #10
Fire Station
Fred J. Stillings, Dmd
Dentist
Wayne L. Claiborne D.D.S.
Dentist
Five Mile Dental
Dentist
Gary L. Turpen, D.D.S.
Dentist
Kelson Orthodontic Specialist
Dentist
Boise Fire Station #4
Fire Station
Wilson Dental
Dentist
Primary Health
Clinic
Lineberry Orthodontics
Dentist
Pioneer Family Medicine
Clinic
St. Luke's Clinic - Mountain View Medical Center
Doctor
DeBlieck Dermatology
Clinic
Brookdale Dental
Dentist
Atlantis Dental Care
Dentist
David W Cutler DDS PA
Dentist
Northwest Dental Center
Dentist
Taylor Family Dentistry
Dentist
Safe Haven Hospital of Treasure Valley
Hospital
Moon Creek Dental
Dentist
All About You Dental
Dentist
Lamb Family Dental
Dentist
Boise Fire Station #11
Fire Station
North Ada County Fire and Rescue Station 1
Fire Station
AFC Urgent Care
Clinic
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 Valley home prices are $232,979 - which is 39% higher than Idaho
Home Price
$232,979 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
28% A+
Home Affordability
3.5x (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 Valley graduation rate is 88% - which is 4% higher than Idaho
School Test Scores
56% D+
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (4) D-
Summerwind School Of Math And Science
Mcmillan Elementary
Frontier Elementary School
Cole Valley Christian School
Joplin Elementary School
Ustick Elementary School
Valley View Elementary School
Pioneer School Of The Arts
Lowell Scott Middle School
Cecil D Andrus Elementary
Morley Nelson Elementary
Northview Montessori Preschool And Kindergarten
Horizon Elementary School
St Marks Elementary School
Mountain View Elementary School
River Valley Elementary School
Inspire Virtual Charter School
Empower Connections Academy
Lewis & Clark Middle School
Discovery Elementary School
Pierce Park Elementary School
Pathways Middle School
Shadow Hills Elementary
Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy
Treasure Valley Math/Science
High Schools (1) F
Centennial High School
Capital Senior High School
Boise Girls Academy-Teen Challenge Pacific Northwe
Isucceed Virtual High School
Isucceed Academy
Fairmont Junior High School
Inspire Virtual Charter School
Empower Connections Academy
Meridian Technical Charter High School
Meridian Medical Arts Charter
Treasure Valley Math/Science
Riverglen Jr High School
Central Academy High School
The Ambrose School
Meridian Academy
Ada County Juvenile Center
Bishop Kelly High School
Hall Institute For The Arts
Eagle Academy
Robert Janss School
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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 A+

West Valley has an overall rating of 94% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A+
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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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West Valley, Boise, ID Area Guide

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West Valley Area Facts

  • West Valley has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • West Valley crime rates are 28% lower than the Boise average
  • Cost of living in West Valley is 4% lower than the Boise average

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      C+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Jullion Park
      Hewett Park
      Comba Park
      Combes Park
      DeMeyer Park
      Redwood Park
      Nottingham Park
      Skyline Park

      Entertainment

      Northwest Science Museum Vision Center
      Short's Nightclub
      Memorial Stadium
      Luxe Reel Theatre
      Northgate Reel
      9D Cinema VR
      James Castle House
      Idaho Aquarium

      Food & Drink

      Sam's Smokehouse and Saloon
      Blimpie
      Sonic
      McDonald's
      Subway
      California Mexican Food
      Taco Bell
      Jack in the Box

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in West Valley? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in West Valley.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Valley? The cost of living in West Valley is 109/100 - which is 14% higher than Idaho.
      West Valley
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      Boise
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in West Valley? West Valley crime rates are 1,042, which are 11% lower than Idaho
      Total Crime
      1,042 per 100k people

      55% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 96

      55% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      B Employment

      What is the median income in West Valley? The median income in West Valley is $66,518 which is 35% higher than Idaho.
      Median household income
      $66,51820% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $31,5976% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      36% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is West Valley 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 Valley home prices? West Valley home prices are $232,979 - which is 39% higher than Idaho
      Median home value
      $232,97926% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,09515% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      76%

      19% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

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

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      56%

      17% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is West Valley a good place to live? West Valley has an overall rating of 94% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      94%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      94%

      3 total surveys

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