If you've been researching neighborhoods near Boise, Idaho in 2026, you've probably spent hours comparing Eagle vs. Meridian, debating the North End, or running spreadsheets on Star and Kuna. But there is one city in the entire Treasure Valley that almost never makes that list, Garden City!
If you're moving to Boise or you already live here, chances are you've heard something about homelessness in the city. Maybe you've seen tents near the Greenbelt.
Moving to Meridian, Idaho with your family in 2026? You have done the Zillow search, filtered for schools, and landed on a dozen neighborhoods that all look the same on a map.
If you're looking at the Treasure Valley right now and Meridian feels too expensive, Eagle feels out of reach, and you keep seeing two names come up — Kuna and Star — you're not alone.