Living in Boise City, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Boise City · Census data 2020–2024
Boise City has 237,242 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $83,904 (8% higher than the Idaho median), the median home value is $484,800, the median rent is $1,446/month.
Boise City at a glance
- Population
- 237,242
- Median age
- 38.6State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $83,904State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $484,800State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $1,446/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 63.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.5%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Boise City a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Idaho median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
Cons: Home values 16% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Boise City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Boise City the median home value is $484,800, 46% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,446 per month, which is 29.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,779 a month in housing costs.
Boise City median household income
The median household income in Boise City is $83,904 and the income per person is $49,861. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Boise City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 106,279
- Owner-occupied
- 63.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.8%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.28
Boise City demographics
- Population
- 237,242
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 18.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 101,178
- Foreign-born
- 7.9%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Boise City ›
Education in Boise City
47.5% of adults 25 and older in Boise City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 17.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Boise City
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 17.6%
- Drive alone
- 67.6%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Boise City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City | 237,242 | $83,904 | $484,800 | $1,446 |
| Garden City | 12,654 | $70,124 | $449,500 | $1,323 |
| Hidden Springs | 3,378 | $163,203 | $773,500 | — |
| Meridian | 130,138 | $100,795 | $531,600 | $1,805 |
| Kuna | 27,158 | $96,219 | $423,900 | $1,774 |
| Eagle | 32,855 | $122,894 | $772,900 | $1,765 |
| Robie Creek | 1,213 | $106,250 | $585,400 | $1,208 |
| Avimor | 586 | $94,306 | $530,100 | — |
| Star | 14,745 | $97,936 | $564,300 | $1,924 |
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What is the median household income in Boise City, ID?
The median household income in Boise City is $83,904, 8% higher than the Idaho median of $77,800 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Boise City?
The median home value in Boise City is $484,800, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Boise City?
The median gross rent in Boise City is $1,446 per month, about 29.6% of household income.
Is Boise City, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Idaho median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 10.6%. Minuses: home values 16% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Boise City?
The median age in Boise City is 38.6 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Boise City?
The average commute to work in Boise City is 19 minutes; 17.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Boise City?
The unemployment rate in Boise City is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Boise City?
47.5% of adults in Boise City have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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