What does it take to be an exclusive neighborhood? Typically, it takes high-end homes, a limited number of available homes, a desirable location, high property values, and a sense of privacy.

These exclusive neighborhoods aren't for people like us; they're for people who never worry about whether they can make their car payment this month or have lived paycheck to paycheck. The people who live in these neighborhoods buy what they want without considering the cost.

Can you guess the neighborhoods in Boise where people like this live? We can all guess Harrison Boulevard or the North End, but when you dive deeper into the numbers, those are just two of the top ten most expensive places to live in Boise, but they're not the top two. This list of neighborhoods might even surprise you.

Just because a neighborhood is expensive doesn't always mean it's great. The eighth-ranked neighborhood on the list was also recently named Boise's second most dangerous neighborhood.

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Area Vibes ranked these Boise neighborhoods, and quite a few have changed in the past few years. The ranking has changed since then, showing just how volatile the Bosie real estate market is. What's cheap one day is suddenly expensive the next.

Factors like amenities such as pools, schools, and proximity to nature like the foothills or the Boise River can make significant differences in price. The age of the property also plays a part in the cost. A grand old home can be much more expensive than a brand-new mansion.

The 10 Most Expensive and Exclusive Neighborhoods in Boise

According to Area Vibes, Boise's cost-of-living index is 114. That means Boise is 14% more expensive than the rest of the country. These ten neighborhoods are even more costly than the Boise average.

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The Top 10 Most Dangerous Neighborhoods In Boise

According to data at AreaVibes.com, here are the neighborhoods where you're most likely to experience violence in Boise.

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