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Ada County, Idaho

Ada County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.  Whether it’s the vibrant cultural and recreational opportunities available, the friendly people or the mild   climate, Ada County and its surrounding communities afford a quality of life second to none.  Good jobs, affordable housing and safe communities make Ada County a great place to call home!  Ada County lies at the western end of the Snake River Plain, totaling 1,060 square miles. Ada County is also part of what is know as Treasure Valley.

 

Ada County Idaho

Ada County Real Estate Report

Average Sales Price of New and Existing Homes in Ada County, Idaho
Ada County Idaho Real Estate Average Home Values Sales Price Report
Source: Intermountain MLS

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Sept
2011		 Best Place to Retire
CNN Money
Augst
2010		 Best in the West
Outside Magazine
July
2010		 Meridian, ID- Top 10 Best Towns for Families
Family Circle
April
2010		 Top 20 Town of the Future
Sunset Magazine
April
2010		 Top 20 Innovative Towns
Forbes Magazine
December
2009		 Best Business Oriented City
Market Watch
May
2008		 Best Place to Live Work Play
Kiplingers Personal Finance
May
2008		 Best Place to Raise a Family
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May
2008		 Boise Schools Rank Nationally
Newsweek
May
2008		 Top 100 Places to Relocate
Relocate.com
February
2008		 Best Place to Live and Launch
CNN Money
February
2008		 Best Place for Business and Careers
Forbes
January
2008		 Best Communities for Young People
America's Promise Alliance
 
Novenber
2007		 Best Walking Cities
Prevention Magazine
October
2007		 Idaho Ranks in Top 10 for 25 Categories
Corporation for Enterprise Development
September 
2007		 No End on Sight for Idaho's Growth
USA Today
June 
2007		 Best City for Mid-Level Professionals
Kiplinger
May
2007		 The next Tech Boom City
CNBC
April
2007		 #3 Best City for Business and Careers
Forbes
April
2007		 9th Best Midsize City
INC. com
April
2007		 37th Top Overall City
INC.com
April
2007		 America's Top 100 Places to Live for 2007
Relocate-America.com
January
2007		 Ada County is ninth in the nation for job growth
US Department of Labor
December
2006		 Boise-Nampa most Secure large metropolitan area
Farners Group of Insurance Companies/ Sperling
November
2006		 Boise Highest Potential for Growth in Rocky Mountain Region
Based on 300 Top Executives in study by Key Bank
November
2006		 Idaho among top in U.S. for home value appreciation rate
Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight  (page2 item #5)
October
2006

#4 Best Metro Overall
Forbes Magazine

September
2006		 Where to Retire
Retire Magazine
August
2006 		Where to Live and Play
National Geographic Adventure Magazine
July
2006 		Where to Live and Play
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April
2006

Migration Report
UHaul
Boise Highest growth for 2nd year

March
2006		 Top 30 Market to whatch
Top 10 Housing Bubble Blowers
Bankrate.com
May
2005 		Best Place for Business and Careers
Forbes
May
2005 		Best Places for doing Business in America
Inc. Magazine
April
2005

Most Innovative and Entrepreneurial Regions
Fort Whatch

  Ten Best Places to Live
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Best Places for Outdoor Activities
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Ada County, ID

Established December 22, 1864, Ada County, named after Ada Riggs, who was the first pioneer child born in the area. Ada was the daughter of H. C. Riggs who was one of the founders of Boise and a member of the Idaho Territorial Legislature. Boise became the capital of Idaho in 1865.

Ada County land area: 1,060 square miles.
Population density: 327 people per square mile
The Snake River Birds of Prey Area is in the southeast corner of Ada County.