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Coveted community northwest of Boise
The Collister neighborhood represents much of what the Treasure Valley offers, with towering mountain ranges and a mature canopy of trees to the east and the Boise Metro skyline to the south. Collister is becoming a coveted neighborhood with large lots, low population density and an ag overlay close to town. "When they were built, it was a way from downtown, but now it's just minutes away," Greg Williams, The President of Collister Neighborhood Associates, says. The community continues to keep the small-town community feel with events and ideas to bring people together. "We are launching a garden tour this year, where we will look at about ten gardens people volunteered to have toured in June," Williams says. "It could turn into a big, nice event". The neighborhood also hosts an annual picnic in August to meet neighbors and share food, games, music, and more.
Located in the foothills, Collister is just minutes from downtown Boise.
Find iconic custom ranch style homes mixed with craftsman and tudor style homes in Collister.
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Split-levels and modern homes in the Foothills
Houses in Collister range from around $430,000 for a split-level or ranch-style home with an attached garage to more than a million for a new construction, modern home with several amenities in the NW Boise Foothills. The neighborhood also has a selection of condos and townhouses, ranging from around $210,000 to about $430,000. Homes sell, on average, after 25 days on the market, compared to the national average of 42, with average lot sizes close to half an acre.
Two story modern craftsman homes can be found throughout Collister.
Find iconic homes just with the foothills just steps from your door in Collister.
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Easy access to the Greenbelt and Foothills
The Treasure Valley offers easy access to several outdoor activities and natural amenities surrounding the City of Trees. "The cool thing is we have access to the Greenbelt and the Foothills," Williams says. "We can get to those places each in about five minutes." The Greenbelt is a 25-mile pathway along the Boise River with several trails and walking paths, while the Foothills is where people go hiking and mountain biking. Silver Lake is a stone's throw south of West State Street, where people can enjoy popular pastimes like swimming, fishing, and kayaking. Catalpa Park is a more traditional park setting, with a perimeter walking path, playground, sports courts and a horseshoe pit.
Practice your casting in the nearby Boise river.
Stretch your legs on one of many foothills trails in Collister.
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An easy place to bike
There is little public transportation in Collister outside a few bus stops on State Street that aren't used very often. Despite limited public transportation options, residents still have many options to get around the area. "The density is low, so it is easy to walk or bike," Williams says. "Our neighborhood logo is a person biking." Commuting to downtown Boise is a little over seven miles away, so a vehicle is necessary. People looking to catch a flight will travel about 14 miles south to the Boise Airport.
You can find bike lanes running from Northwest, Collister, Sunset,, and into downtown Boise.
Catch the Sate street bus into downtown Boise.
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Renovations at Collister Elementary
Students can begin their educational journeys at Collister Elementary, the 10th best public elementary school in the state according to Niche, for kindergarten through sixth grade. A remodeled and expanded school is under construction and expected to be finished in August 2024. The next stop on their academic adventure can be North Junior High School, which Niche ranks as the 11th best public middle school in the state. North students can join clubs like FIFA club, orchestra and Student Council. Teenage students may attend Boise Senior High School, which Niche ranks as the 3rd best public high school in the state. Boise Senior offers several sports for students, including soccer, basketball and tennis. The tennis team has a tradition of winning six state championships during the 2010s. All three schools receive an A from Niche.
A stone with Collister Elementary School's insignia welcomes its students.
Front entrance at North Jr High school.
Boise High School offers a well-rounded curriculum, promoting academic excellence and growth.
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Casual hangouts and stores on State Street
Collister is primarily a residential neighborhood with a limited selection of restaurants, shops and other amenities. "We don't have a ton of places to go out," Williams says. "People head to one of the nearby areas or downtown for that." There are casual hangouts along West State Street on the southern side of the neighborhood, like Capitol Bar and Boise Juice Company. Candy's Café is a local family restaurant that serves American food classics like hamburgers and shakes. Corona Village Mexican Restaurant has served traditional Mexican fare to the Treasure Valley for over 25 years. Albertsons are along State Street to the Northwest and Southeast of the neighborhood. People must visit other areas for big-name retailers like Target and Walmart.
You'll love the nostalgic ambience of Candy's diner in Collister.
Find everything you need and more at the Albertsons on State street.
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Parks in this Area
Sunset Park
Dog Park
Tennis
Playground
Castle Hills Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis
Catalpa Park
Basketball
Tennis
Volleyball
Hillside Park
Baseball/Softball
Disc Golf
Trails
Owens Park
Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field
Stewart Gulch Park
Playground
Parking Lot
Transit
Airport
Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field
28 min drive
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N Collister Dr & N Johns Landing Way Nwc
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W Catalpa Dr & N Sycamore Dr Swc
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W Catalpa Dr & N Tamarack Ave Nec
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N Collister Dr & N Shirley Ave Nwc
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W State St & W Bloom St Nwc
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W Catalpa Dr & N Woody Ln Nec
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W Castle Dr & N Castle Hill Way Sec
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.410 Reviews
4.0Niche User
2/24/2015Niche Review
Cold in the winters and hot in the summers. Limited rain which can lead to droughts. The valley can get snow in the winter but no more than 6 inches at one time. Few threats of natural disasters but wildfires can be troubling the the foothills and forests surrounding the city. Smoke from fires in neighboring states can also be an issue in the summers. Winter skys are often cloudy and inversions can last for two weeks.
4.0Niche User
9/19/2016Niche Review
Boise is a wonderful place to raise a family. I grew up here, and could not imagine living anywhere else. The greenbelt and foothills are amazing for outdoor adventures, and the people here are some of the friendliest you'll ever meet. The food is pretty awesome, and prices are pretty low.
4.0Niche User
2/24/2015Niche Review
The outdoor recreational activities around Boise are fantastic. There are hiking and biking locations minutes from downtown and the foothills are amazing. Just an hour outside of town there is hiking, rafting, kayaking, skiing, snowboarding and so many more activities.
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Collister Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Collister, Boise sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Collister, Boise over the last 12 months is $421,990.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
8,361
Median Age
45
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$77,579
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$94,459
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.5%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
47.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.1%
% Population in Labor Force
69.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
11''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
18''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
19/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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