Boise City, ID

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
235,701 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
46.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$81,308 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$456,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$568 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,224 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ada County
3
Boise City Metro Area
3
Idaho
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Ada County
3
Boise City Metro Area
4
Idaho
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 30
Feb 1 3 35
Mar 1 1 43
Apr 1 0 50
May 1 0 58
Jun 1 0 66
Jul 0 0 74
Aug 0 0 73
Sep 0 0 63
Oct 1 0 51
Nov 1 2 39
Dec 2 6 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ID State Senate District 17, ID State House District 17, ID
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Schools

Jefferson Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 1.4 star
Monroe Elementary School
<1 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Boise State University
1 miles, E • 1.9 star
Carrington College-Boise
2 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Stevens-Henager College
2 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Boise Air Terminal-Gowen Field
2 miles, S • 2.3 star
Friedman Memorial Airport
97 miles, SE • 1 star
Pocatello Regional Airport
189 miles, SE • 1 star
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