Boise City, Idaho

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
234,192
Population
$76,402
Median Income
$401,800
Home Value
37.9
Median Age

Demographics

Boise City has a population of 234,192 with a median age of 37.9. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
85.0%
Hispanic
9.1%
Asian
3.4%
Black
1.5%
Other
1.0%
Demographic Value
Total Population234,192
Median Age37.9
White85.0%
Black or African American1.5%
Asian3.4%
Hispanic or Latino9.1%
Other / Two or More Races1.0%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Boise City is $76,402, which is 1.7% above the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $44,728. The poverty rate is 11.1%.

$76,402
Median Household Income
$44,728
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Boise City is 3.8%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Boise City, 95.2% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16.7% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
95.2%
Bachelor's+
45.8%
Graduate+
16.7%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher95.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher45.8%
Graduate or Professional Degree16.7%

Housing

The median home value in Boise City is $401,800, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,223. The homeownership rate is 62.9%.

$401,800
Median Home Value
$1,223/mo
Median Rent
62.9%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$401,800
Median Monthly Rent$1,223
Homeownership Rate62.9%
Vacancy Rate4.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Boise City, Idaho?
The population of Boise City, Idaho is 234,192 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Boise City, Idaho?
The median household income in Boise City, Idaho is $76,402. This is 1.7% above the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Boise City, Idaho?
The median home value in Boise City, Idaho is $401,800. The median monthly rent is $1,223.
What percentage of people in Boise City have a college degree?
In Boise City, Idaho, 45.8% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 95.2% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Boise City, Idaho an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Boise City, Idaho is 5.3x (median home value $401,800 vs. median income $76,402), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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