Boise City, ID
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Living in Boise City, Idaho

Life in Boise City research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Boise City over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Here's a snapshot of Boise City based on the most recently available data.

237,242 Population
$499,492 Median home value
$83,904 Median income
$1,446 Median rent
3.6% Unemployment
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Boise City SnackAbility

7.5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 8/10
Housing 8.5/10
Affordability 6/10
Diversity 7/10
SafetyN/A
Amenities 9/10
Education 9/10
Commute 9/10

Boise City, ID Weather

  • The average high in Boise City is 63.7° and the average low is 38.4°.

  • There are 38.9 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 11.9 inches of precipitation each year with 30.6 inches of snow.

StatBoise City
Average Annual High63.7
Average Annual Low38.4
Annual Precipitation Days38.9
Average Annual Precipitation11.9
Average Annual Snowfall30.6
63.7°
Average High
38.9
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Boise City, ID Photos

Owyheepenthouseview
Source: Wikipedia User Kencf0618 | CC BY-SA 3.0
Hyde Park Boise
Source: Wikipedia User Patrick R. | CC BY-SA 3.0
June Boise Downtown Panorama
Source: Wikipedia User SniperProgrammer | CC BY-SA 3.0
Boise Panorama From Camelsback Park
Source: Wikipedia User Patrick R. | CC BY-SA 3.0
Boise Aspen
Source: Wikipedia User Patrick R. | CC BY-SA 3.0
Boise Downtown Buildings
Source: Wikipedia User SniperProgrammer | CC BY-SA 3.0
Boise Art Museum
Source: Public Domain
Toyzooandphantahexartists Atboisedoesbowie
Source: Wikipedia User Kencf0618 | CC BY-SA 4.0
Idaho Historical Museum
Source: Public Domain

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Boise City Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Boise City

The current population in Boise City is 237,242. The population has increased 14.9% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 237,242 0.7%
2023 235,701 0.6%
2022 234,192 1.1%
2021 231,537 1.5%
2020 228,057 0.9%
2019 226,115 0.8%
2018 224,300 1.6%
2017 220,859 1.0%
2016 218,677 2.1%
2015 214,196 1.2%
2014 211,655 0.9%
2013 209,726 0.7%
2012 208,332 0.4%
2011 207,560 0.5%
2010 206,481 -

Race / Ethnicity in Boise City

White 79.5% (188,701)
African American 1.6% (3,805)
American Indian 0.3% (655)
Asian 3.7% (8,665)
Hawaiian 0.3% (624)
Other 0.4% (1,055)
Two Or More 4.7% (11,066)
Hispanic 9.6% (22,671)
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Boise City is:

  • 79.5% White with 188,701 White residents.

  • 1.6% African American with 3,805 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 655 American Indian residents.

  • 3.7% Asian with 8,665 Asian residents.

  • 0.3% Hawaiian with 624 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 1,055 Other residents.

  • 4.7% Two Or More with 11,066 Two Or More residents.

  • 9.6% Hispanic with 22,671 Hispanic residents.

Race Boise City ID USA
White 79.5% 78.6% 57.4%
African American 1.6% 0.7% 11.9%
American Indian 0.3% 0.7% 0.5%
Asian 3.7% 1.3% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.6% 0.6%
Two Or More 4.7% 4.2% 4.3%
Hispanic 9.6% 13.6% 19.3%

Gender in Boise City

Female 50.1% (118,789)
Male 49.9% (118,453)
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  • Boise City is 50.1% female with 118,789 female residents.

  • Boise City is 49.9% male with 118,453 male residents.

Gender Boise City ID USA
Female 50.1% 49.7% 50.5%
Male 49.9% 50.3% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Boise City for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 3.0% (7,117)
9-12th Grade 3.0% (7,117)
High School / GED 19.0% (45,075)
Some College 21.0% (49,820)
Associate's Degree 7.0% (16,606)
Bachelor's Degree 30.0% (71,172)
Master's Degree 12.0% (28,469)
Professional Degree 3.0% (7,117)
Doctorate Degree 2.0% (4,744)
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  • 3.0% of adults in Boise City completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Boise City completed 9-12th grade.

  • 19.0% of adults in Boise City completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Boise City completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Boise City completed associate's degree.

  • 30.0% of adults in Boise City completed bachelor's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Boise City completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Boise City completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Boise City completed doctorate degree.

Education Boise City ID USA
< 9th Grade 3.0% 4.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 3.0% 5.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 19.0% 26.0% 26.0%
Some College 21.0% 24.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 7.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 30.0% 21.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 12.0% 7.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 3.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Boise City, Idaho

Less than $10,000 3.5% (840,610)
$10,000 to $14,999 3.2% (755,259)
$15,000 to $24,999 5.4% (1,278,852)
$25,000 to $34,999 5.8% (1,370,769)
$35,000 to $49,999 10.5% (2,501,665)
$50,000 to $74,999 16.1% (3,819,207)
$75,000 to $99,999 15.0% (3,560,810)
$100,000 to $149,999 17.7% (4,198,595)
$150,000 to $199,999 10.5% (2,488,065)
$200,000 or more 12.3% (2,910,363)
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  • 3.5% of households in Boise City earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.2% of households in Boise City earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Boise City earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.8% of households in Boise City earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Boise City earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.1% of households in Boise City earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Boise City earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.7% of households in Boise City earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Boise City earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 12.3% of households in Boise City earn $200,000 or more.

Income Boise City ID USA
Less than $10,000 3.5% 3.6% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.2% 2.7% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.4% 6.1% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.8% 6.6% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.5% 11.0% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.1% 18.1% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.0% 14.7% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.7% 19.3% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.5% 8.7% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 12.3% 9.2% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)