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708 S JOHNSON STBOISE, ID 83705
2
1
1,051 SQ FT
Listing by Homes of Idaho - Madelyn Reid - (208) 442-8500 - admin@homesofidaho.com
MLS® #: 99001892
Depot Bench
Boise City
About the neighborhood
Depot Bench offers a peaceful atmosphere with low traffic noise and easy access to nearby green spaces perfect for outdoor enjoyment. The neighborhood’s housing primarily consists of charming two and three-bedroom single detached homes built before the 1960s, reflecting a classic architectural style. Residents find various conveniences nearby, including supermarkets, restaurants, and cafes, providing several dining options within close reach. The area supports convenient bicycling thanks to gentle terrain and solid infrastructure. Primary and secondary education options, both public and private, are located nearby, making access to schools straightforward. Reliable car parking and quick routes to the highway enhance transportation ease throughout the neighborhood.
Highlights
This area is great forDaycares
This area is great forElementary Schools
This area is great forQuiet
Characteristics
Transportation
This area will appeal to people who want to live in a compact community since it is reasonably geared towards pedestrians; many daily errands can be run without a car, and there are also a good number of businesses close by. Riding a bicycle is rather common in this neighborhood as cyclists do not face serious slopes. This part of the city is not very transit friendly. Thankfully, the neighborhood is linked by a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far away from most residences. In contrast, the car is often the favored approach to move around in this part of Boise City. It is a reasonably short car ride to the nearest highway from any location in this area, and parking is easy.
Services
Locals will value that wherever their house is located in this part of Boise City, primary as well as high schools are close by. Residents are served by public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level. Regarding food, it is generally feasible for house buyers in this area to do groceries without the need for a vehicle. Likewise, there are a fair number of options for those who care about nearby restaurants and cafes.
Character
Depot Bench is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this part of Boise City. Although the atmosphere is not the most lively in this neighborhood with its a few bars, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located very close by. Depot Bench is very quiet overall, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. There are around 20 green spaces nearby for residents to discover, such as Ann Morrison Park and Kathryn Albertson Park, and they are very well-spread out, which makes it easy to access them from many locations within the neighborhood.
Car friendly7.6
Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly6.4
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
Restaurants7.6
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Groceries7.4
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping7.0
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes7.6
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Quiet8.4
Very few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife7.8
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Vibrant3.6
Calm atmosphere most of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $39,271
- Median Household Income
- $71,734
Housing Type
- 73.6% SINGLE DETACHED
- 4.1% SEMI DETACHED
- 7.3% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 12.5% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 2.1% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.3% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 73.6%
- Semi detached
- 4.1%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 7.3%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 12.5%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 2.1%
- Mobile
- 0.3%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 37.9%
- 0 to 4
- 5.4%
- 5 to 9
- 6.2%
- 10 to 14
- 6.2%
- 15 to 19
- 4.8%
- 20 to 24
- 8.9%
- 25 to 29
- 6.1%
- 30 to 34
- 8.5%
- 35 to 39
- 10.3%
- 40 to 44
- 10.2%
- 45 to 49
- 7.1%
- 50 to 54
- 4.3%
- 55 to 59
- 6.8%
- 60 to 64
- 2.8%
- 65 to 69
- 5.2%
- 70 to 74
- 2.5%
- 75 to 79
- 2.9%
- 80 to 84
- 0.6%
- 85 and over
- 1.4%
Education Level
- 4.6% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 25.4% HIGH SCHOOL
- 18.3% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 6.0% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 33.6% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 8.1% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 2.5% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 1.6% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 4.6%
- High School
- 25.4%
- Some college, no degree
- 18.3%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 6.0%
- Bachelor's degree
- 33.6%
- Master's degree
- 8.1%
- Professional degree
- 2.5%
- PhD
- 1.6%
Commute Mode
- 4.2% FOOT
- 2.2% BIKE
- 0.6% TRANSIT
- 80.6% DRIVE
- 1.5% OTHER
- Foot
- 4.2%
- Bike
- 2.2%
- Transit
- 0.6%
- Drive
- 80.6%
- Other
- 1.5%
- None
- 10.8%
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