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Boise's smallest official neighborhood
Fewer than 300 people live in the quaint community of West Downtown Boise, right next to the city's main urban hub. It’s the city’s smallest official neighborhood at only nine square blocks. However, the list of amenities it has easy access to is surprisingly extensive. “Some people would say it’s quieter, but you’re also closer to Main Street and Fairview Avenue,” says Realtor Elizabeth Campbell of Keller Williams Realty Boise, who’s sold in the city for a decade.
West Downtown offers many different home styles and great proximity to downtown Boise.
Rite Aid operates a pharmacy at the corner of West Downtown Boise.
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Drive-in dates and can't-miss croissants
West Downtown residents are mere blocks from exploring downtown Boise’s culinary, cultural and historical offerings. They’re even closer to several eateries, including the Westside Drive-In. This classic American eatery has remained frozen in time since it opened in 1957, just one block away. Neon signs glowing baby blue and bubblegum pink beckon pedestrians and drivers to pick up one of its signature cheeseburgers. “It’s very popular. People go there on date night,” Campbell says. Janjou Patisserie, a French café across the street from West Downtown, welcomes customers to enjoy delicate treats made from high-quality ingredients. “They’re so popular that they run out of pastry,” Campbell says. “They’re French, so they make everything by hand.” Janjou’s croissants are especially liable to sell out well before closing time. A few doors down, locals can quickly walk to Albertson’s for a grocery run.
The Westside Drive-In has been a popular Boise date spot since 1957.
Janjous Patisserie in West Downtown serves up some amazing fresh pastries.
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Pocket parks and sub-highway skate ramps
Some outdoor recreation spots are also within easy walking distance of the neighborhood. Fairview Park covers nearly 2 acres a couple of blocks west. Casual visitors of all ages can enjoy its open field and playground while athletes compete on the basketball and tennis courts. The latter are also taped for pickleball. A few blocks south, Rhodes Skate Park features a network of ramps, rails and quarter-pipes weaving between the concrete pillars bolstering Route 26. Locals are also less than 1 mile from the Boise River Greenbelt, a 25-mile trail running through town.
Fairview Park provides plenty of shade for children playing on the playground.
Practice all your tricks at Rhodes Skate Park in West Downtown.
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From prewar houses to brand-new condos
Many West Downtown homes were built in the years leading up to World War II. Tudor Revival, Craftsman and Cape Cod-style homes fill its tree-covered, sidewalk-lined blocks, averaging just under 1,600 square feet. New construction is rare in the neighborhood, with The Travis being the most notable exception. Built in 2023, this luxury building offers one- to three-bedroom condominiums from the low $600,000s to about $1.3 million. Single-family homes in the neighborhood start in the low $400,000s for two bedrooms and can top $1 million for five bedrooms.
Cape Cod-style homes are among West Downtown Boise's housing stock.
Apartments have emerged recently in West Downtown Boise.
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Teens attend Idaho's No. 3 high school
Whittier Elementary School serves West Downtown students from prekindergarten through sixth grade. It’s less than 1 mile west of the neighborhood and has a B-minus score from Niche. North Junior High School is even closer to the northeast and accommodates about 950 seventh through ninth graders. Students eventually reach Boise High School, which has operated since 1903 and enrolls over 1,500 students. Niche gives it an A overall and calls it the No. 3 best public school in Idaho. North Junior High also has an A score.
Whittier Elementary School serves over 560 students in grades PK through 6th.
North Junior High School serves grades seven through nine in Boise.
Boise High School has served local teens since 1903.
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Just blocks from downtown employers
Locals are a quick walk or bike ride to most downtown Boise workspaces. They can also navigate the city using Valley Regional Transit bus stops along State Street and Main Street.
West Downtown residents just blocks from downtown Boise highlights like The Record Exchange.
Many West Downtown Boise residents are just blocks from downtown workplaces.
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Parks in this Area
Fairview Park
Basketball
Tennis
Playground
Rhodes Skate Park
Skateboard
Parking Lot
Cherie Buckner-Webb Park
Trails
Idaho Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park
Trails
River
Parking Lot
Rotary Park
Trails
River
Gordon S.Bowen Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Transit
Airport
Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field
27 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
West Downtown Boise
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
9
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
9
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Downtown Boise, Boise sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in West Downtown Boise, Boise over the last 12 months is $675,185, up 2% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Ready for occupancy! Introducing a new standard of luxury living. Our exquisite high-end condos redefine elegance and sophistication. Nestled in a prime location, these exclusive residences offer a blend of opulence, comfort, and convenience. Step into the grand lobby, you'll be captivated by the breathtaking design. Indulge in city views thru floor-to-ceiling windows, bask in the serenity of
Introducing a new standard of luxury living. Our exquisite high-end condos redefine elegance and sophistication. Nestled in a prime location, these exclusive residences offer a blend of opulence, comfort, and convenience. Step into the grand lobby, you'll be captivated by the breathtaking design. Indulge in city views thru floor-to-ceiling windows, bask in the serenity of living areas adorned
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The Travis Condominiums is a new mid-rise development featuring a collection of 19 luxury residences on the verge of downtown showcasing some of Boise's best views, with panoramas spanning the Treasure Valley skyline. Architecturally distinctive on the outside, design driven by lifestyle amenities on the inside, The Travis Condos author a new chapter in city living for those urban connoisseurs
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
316
Median Age
38
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$33,778
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$61,972
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
51%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.9%
% Population in Labor Force
67%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
11''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
18''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
99/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
87/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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