Boise Area Map
Compare Treasure Valley communities before you move or start your home search.
The Boise area includes several distinct communities, each with its own lifestyle, commute patterns, housing options, and local feel.
Use this map to understand where Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Garden City, Nampa, Kuna, Star, and nearby Treasure Valley communities sit in relation to one another before deciding where to focus your home search.
Treasure Valley communities at a glance
The map above shows how the Boise area fits together. Here is what each community is known for.
- Boise — the state capital, with the North End’s turn-of-the-century bungalows and cottages, the Boise Bench overlooking the city, and Harris Ranch and Southeast Boise among the most desirable areas in the Treasure Valley.
- Eagle — a quaint city in the Boise Foothills, home to golf courses, parks, hiking trails and a small-town feel.
- Meridian — located just next to Boise and considered Idaho’s fastest-growing city, with its own downtown and the shopping and dining along Eagle Road.
- Garden City — a trendy little-big town in the middle of Boise, on the Boise Greenbelt, hosting breweries, wineries and the Whitewater Park.
- Nampa — about 20 miles west of Boise, Canyon County’s largest city, with more affordable housing and its own downtown.
- Kuna — approximately 18 miles south-west of Boise, and home to some of Ada County’s most affordable housing.
- Star and Middleton — known for a mix of country living and elegant, custom homes.
Not sure which area fits?
Comparing places on a map is the first step. Choosing between them usually comes down to schools, commute, budget and how you want daily life to feel.
Read the Boise Neighborhoods Guide for a closer look at each area, or the Boise relocation guide if you are moving from out of state.
Book a free Boise relocation consultation and talk it through with someone who lives here.