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Boise
  • City in Idaho
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Boise

#9 in Best Places to Live in Idaho
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      A minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Boise is a city in Idaho with a population of 231,537. Boise is in Ada County and is one of the best places to live in Idaho. Living in Boise offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Boise there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Boise and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Boise are highly rated.
    About Boise...
    Population
    231,537
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $322,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,103
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      38%
    • Own
      62%
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    Boise Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      180.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      89.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      25.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      150.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,080.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      120.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      28%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Boise

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $68,373
    National
    $69,021
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