Idaho CIty Information anyone?? (Boise, Mountain Home: home, travel, work)

[LVGAZ]

I read somewhere in earlier threads that Idaho City was only 40 minutes from Boise..
Would this be an area to consider living in and commuting to Boise on a daily basis - here in Phoenix I travel 50 minutes to work ..on overcrowded highway
However I would think the drive from Idaho City to Boise would be not congested and also be very scenic??? also are the winters tough there? or do they receive the same weather as Boise?
ALso is this a town for a family? activities for children? (preteen) and are there supermarkets, movies, etc there?
thanks

ALso does anyone know if Emmett would be a realistic commute to Boise everyday? climate? schools?

[Anchorless]

I'm not sure Idaho City would be a good commute at all - especially in the winter. It gets quite cold and snowy up there.

Best bet for a daily commute, and better for us all, is to live closer to where you might work and shop. I know of people that commute from Emmett to Boise, but it's a wearying commute. The commute from Mountain Home is the same.

There isn't much going on in Idaho City, and I know for a fact that they don't care to have many people moving up there. It would be a good place to retire to if you wanted to isolate yourself from people, but I'm not sure about the quality of the schools.

[chiefs fan]

I agree with Anchorless about the commute in the winter from Idaho City. The road is winding and could be a real pain in winter weather. That road can also get congested in the summer with people going up to the mountains, though probably not as congested as the road up to McCall.

I don't think there is much for kids to do in Idaho City either. I don't think you would be too happy with the schools.

I know a few people that commute to downtown Boise from Emmett. They enjoy living in Emmett, but they come into the office earlier and leave earlier to avoid traffic.

Have you considered living closer to Boise? I know you mentioned you already have a 50 minute commute in Phoenix, but why spend all that time on commuting to Boise if you don't have to do it? What kind of amenities are you looking for in your home and neighborhood?