Ada County | Population: ~18,500 | Boise Metro
One of the fastest-growing small cities in the Boise metro, Star has transitioned rapidly from a rural farming community to a suburban city, while retaining more open space and larger lots than its neighbors.
Newer subdivisions have grown quickly along the city’s main corridors, while some pockets retain larger, more rural-feeling lots on the city’s edges.
Downtown Star — The city’s small historic commercial core.
State Street Corridor — The main growth corridor for retail and housing.
North Star — Newer subdivisions with more open space.
South Star — Family-friendly newer development.
Old Star — Established, larger-lot homes near downtown.
West Star — Newer growth toward Middleton.
East Star — Homes closest to Eagle and the Boise River.
Pioneer — A newer planned residential area.
Fisher Park Area — Family neighborhoods near a namesake park.
Star Road Corridor — A mix of rural-feeling and newer suburban homes.
- One of the fastest-growing cities in Idaho by percentage
- Larger lots and more open space than nearby Meridian or Eagle
- Growing retail and dining along State Street
- Quick access to both Boise and the foothills to the north
Star has drawn buyers priced out of Eagle and Meridian who want new construction and larger lots, with rapid subdivision growth keeping inventory relatively available.
Grades modeled on Niche.com’s Public Schools and Commute categories; Public Transit reflects the Commute grade, the closest available proxy.
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