4747 W ALBION STBOISE, ID 83705
3
2
1,495 SQ FT
Listing by 208 Real Estate - Matthew Lighten - (208) 322-7653 - jonnytnewell@gmail.com
MLS® #: 98998296
Central Bench
Boise City
About the neighborhood
Central Bench offers a peaceful neighborhood atmosphere with low noise levels and ample green spaces like Cassia Park nearby for outdoor enjoyment. The area features a mix of housing options, including single detached homes, apartments, and duplexes, many constructed around the early 1970s. This neighborhood supports bicycling with its flat terrain and convenient access to bike-friendly routes. Essential conveniences such as grocery stores, cafes, and primary schools are easily accessible within the community, making errands simple. Bus lines serve the area although access is limited, while major highways provide quick routes for car travel and plentiful parking is available throughout.
Highlights
This area is great forDaycares
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forGroceries
Characteristics
Transportation
It is easy for pedestrians to get around in Central Bench; running common errands is convenient without a car, and various businesses are rather close at hand. Cycling is fairly common in this part of Boise City since riding is facilitated by the generally flat terrain. Central Bench is fairly car friendly. It is straightforward to find a place to park, and most real estate listings are a rather short drive from the closest highway. However, the public transit service in Central Bench is not very frequent. Nonetheless, residents benefit from a few bus lines, and most residences are very close to a bus stop.
Services
A grocery store is ordinarily reachable within a short trip from any location in this neighborhood. Additionally, there are a fair number of opportunities for those who value nearby restaurants and cafes. It is also convenient to reach a number of clothing stores without the need for a car. As far as education is concerned, locals will find that wherever their home is located in Central Bench, primary schools are close by. In contrast, high schools are not very abundant and accordingly may require a rather long distance to get to. In addition to public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.
Character
Central Bench has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Although this part of the city is not known for its vibrancy, with its a few nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities. Central Bench is wonderful for those who need a quiet atmosphere, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor. Access to green spaces in the neighborhood, like Cassia Park, is easy since there are about 10 of them close by for residents to enjoy.
Car friendly7.8
Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly6.2
Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly6.2
Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance
Transit friendly3.0
Transit is available for some trips
Restaurants7.4
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Groceries8.4
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping7.4
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes7.0
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Quiet9.6
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife7.0
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Vibrant3.2
Calm atmosphere most of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $32,457
- Median Household Income
- $48,121
Housing Type
- 37.6% SINGLE DETACHED
- 9.9% SEMI DETACHED
- 23.0% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 18.6% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 10.8% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 37.6%
- Semi detached
- 9.9%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 23.0%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 18.6%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 10.8%
- Mobile
- 0.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 36.1%
- 0 to 4
- 5.6%
- 5 to 9
- 3.7%
- 10 to 14
- 5.1%
- 15 to 19
- 1.8%
- 20 to 24
- 8.5%
- 25 to 29
- 10.8%
- 30 to 34
- 13.6%
- 35 to 39
- 9.0%
- 40 to 44
- 7.1%
- 45 to 49
- 6.7%
- 50 to 54
- 2.4%
- 55 to 59
- 3.5%
- 60 to 64
- 5.1%
- 65 to 69
- 5.4%
- 70 to 74
- 3.1%
- 75 to 79
- 2.8%
- 80 to 84
- 1.2%
- 85 and over
- 4.2%
Education Level
- 8.1% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 26.8% HIGH SCHOOL
- 27.8% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 9.3% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 16.4% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 8.8% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 2.7% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.0% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 8.1%
- High School
- 26.8%
- Some college, no degree
- 27.8%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 9.3%
- Bachelor's degree
- 16.4%
- Master's degree
- 8.8%
- Professional degree
- 2.7%
- PhD
- 0.0%
Commute Mode
- 1.6% FOOT
- 2.0% BIKE
- 1.5% TRANSIT
- 83.2% DRIVE
- 1.1% OTHER
- Foot
- 1.6%
- Bike
- 2.0%
- Transit
- 1.5%
- Drive
- 83.2%
- Other
- 1.1%
- None
- 10.5%
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