Boise City Metro Area, ID

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
790,640 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$82,694 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$434,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$494 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,227 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Idaho
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Idaho
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 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 3 39
Dec 1 7 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, ID State Senate District 23, ID State House District 23, ID
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Schools

Grand View Elementary School
3 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Rimrock Jr/Sr High School
9 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Stephensen Elementary School
15 miles, E • 3.2 star
Bruneau Elementary School
19 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Stevens-Henager College
41 miles, N • 1.4 star
Milan Institute-Boise
41 miles, N • 1 star
Paul Mitchell the School-Boise
41 miles, N • 1 star
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Hospitals

St Luke's Elmore Medical Center
24 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Boise Air Terminal-Gowen Field
39 miles, N • 2.3 star
Friedman Memorial Airport
99 miles, E • 1 star
Elko Regional Airport
152 miles, S • 1 star
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