Boise, Idaho is the perfect mix between small town hospitality and big city culture. Just minutes away from myriad outdoor recreational activities and short flights to major metropolitan destinations, Boise is the perfect central location with innumerable opportunities and possibilities right outside your door.
As of the 2006 estimate, Boise's population was 201,287. With a metro area estimated to contain 635,450 persons.
Boise frequently receives national recognition for its quality of life and business climate.
Some recent national rankings:
• Best places for business and careers: # 3 (Forbes Magazine, 2007)
• Urban environment report card: # 6 (Earth Day Network, 2007)
• Boomtowns: Hottest cities for entrepreneurs (midsize cities): # 9 (Inc.com, 2007)
• Most secure places to live (500,000 or more residents): # 1 (Farmers Insurance 2006)
• Best places to live: # 8 (Money Magazine, 2006)
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