Heron River, Star
Heron River, Star at a glance
| Metric | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Walk Score | 65 / 100 | 58 businesses within walking distance |
| Transit | 0 / 100 | no stops within an 800 m walk — car-dependent |
| Drive times | 12–20 min | across 8 directions within ~8 km |
| Air quality | AQI 82 | Excellent air quality; 21.4°C at the sampled reading |
| Rooftop solar | ~143,828 kWh/yr | ~487 m² usable roof; up to 248 panels (illustrative centroid roof) |
| Local market | 4.38★ average | Mixed-use urban |
What's it like to live in Heron River, Star?
Heron River is a master-planned residential subdivision located in Star, Idaho, situated one mile east of the city's downtown corridor and immediately south of State Highway 44. Developed on the north bank of the Boise River, this suburban community consists of approximately 575 homesites. The housing stock consists of modern, single-family detached homes and custom estates, primarily featuring three- to four-bedroom layouts constructed after 2000 on lots ranging from 0.12 to 0.44 acres. Daily outdoor recreation is centered around 75 acres of permanently protected open space, neighborhood ponds, and direct access to the paved Boise River Greenbelt path. Neighborhood amenities include Heron River Community Park, a community clubhouse, a fitness facility, swimming pools, and tennis and pickleball courts.
The neighborhood business ecosystem is anchored by the Village Center at Heron River, designed for specialty retail, dining, and professional offices, alongside nearby commercial options along State Highway 44 such as Ridley’s Family Market. Remote work is supported by community-wide fiber-optic internet included in the homeowner association services, while nearby remote-work-friendly establishments include Beans & Brews Coffeehouse on South Plummer Way, which offers free WiFi and lobby seating, and Bordertown Coffee on West State Street. Commuters traveling to regional employment hubs like Boise and Eagle rely on private vehicles, with primary access provided by State Highway 44 and State Highway 16. Valley Regional Transit does not operate bus routes or rail service within four miles of the community, leaving regional highway travel as the primary physical link to the rest of the Treasure Valley.
How walkable and connected is it?
Heron River, Star is a mixed-use urban pocket of Treasure Valley, ID, with 58 businesses mapped within walking distance. Its walkability rates 65/100 — above average for walkability in Treasure Valley, ID. Local businesses average 4.38★ on Google, and high foot traffic peaking 11am–2pm, 5–8pm.
For getting around, transit access scores 0/100 (Poor). There is no practical transit route to Star, ID, USA (~1.4 km); reaching it is about 4 min by car. Typical drive times to key destinations average 15.5 min.
Environmentally, current air quality is excellent (AQI 82), above average for air quality in Treasure Valley, ID.
Neighbourhood composition · 58 businesses mapped
Local market activity
How do you get around?
Transit access · 0/100 (Poor)
Drive time by direction (~8 km)
What's the climate, air quality and solar potential?
Air quality & weather
Rooftop solar — example
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