Forty-five miles northwest of Boise on Hwy 16 is Emmett, a town of 6,800 people. Emmett has a comfortable mix of families and retired people, the kind of town where people know their neighbors and help each other in a pinch. It is known for its charming old downtown district and the historic Freezeout Hill landmark. Homes in this picturesque piece of Americana have a median price of $130,000.