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Neighborhood Guide

SE Boise Living Guide

Southeast Boise is an established, close-in area popular with people who work in healthcare and at Micron โ€” it sits between downtown and the river with easy access across the valley.

๐Ÿš— ~15 min to Micron's Boise site (approx., via typical traffic)
Schools

Where kids go to school

Riverside Elementary (Pre-Kโ€“6)

Rated A-/8, serves the SE Boise area.

East Junior High (7โ€“9)

Rated A/9.

Timberline High School (10โ€“12)

Over 30 AP courses and 20 dual-enrollment options, plus career/technical education.

Healthcare

Medical & healthcare nearby

St. Luke's Boise Medical Center

A short drive from most of SE Boise.

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center

Also reachable in about 15-20 minutes.

Doctors' neighborhood of choice

SE Boise is popular with medical professionals specifically because of how close it sits to both hospital systems.

Get Outside

Parks & things to do

Barber Park

Fishing, tubing put-in on the Boise River, basketball courts, playground.

Marianne Williams Park

Large green space with trails along the river.

Ivywild Park & Manitou Park

Pool, tennis, basketball, and a dog park nearby.

Boise Foothills

Nearly 200 miles of hiking trails accessible from the SE side.

Everyday Life

Shopping & amenities

Bown Crossing

Local shops and restaurants โ€” The Tavern (known for Sunday brunch), Boise Fry Company, Cravin's Candy Emporium.

Broadway Avenue

Mix of chain and local restaurants.

Albertsons, Fred Meyer, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, WinCo

Well covered for grocery options.

Micron commute

Roughly 7 miles / 15 minutes to Micron's site โ€” one of the more direct commutes in the valley.

Curious if SE Boise is the right fit?

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