At a Glance
Median Income
$81,308
$48,274 per capita
Home Value
$456,000
Zillow: $503,852
Median Rent
$1,359/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
46.6%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
10.9% smoking rate
How Boise City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boise City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Boise City a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Boise City residents earn a median household income of $81,308 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,274. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 26,886 business establishments, including 1,244 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boise City is $456,000 , 62% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $503,852. Median rent is $1,359/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
46.6% of adults in Boise City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% above the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boise City has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population235,701
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density2,768/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born7.2%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,308
Per Capita$48,274
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$45,455M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357
Housing
B+
Home Value$456,000
Rent$1,359
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$503,852
Housing Units102,878
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,738/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain11.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation2,743 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.6%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+16.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute19 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries20
Did You Know?
Boise City was founded in 1863.
The median home in Boise City was built in 1985.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 1,244 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.