Boise City, ID Local Data & Statistics

State: ID

Total population: 237,242 Household income: $83,904 Rent: $1,446

Overview

Total population

237,242

Rent

$1,446

Year built

1986

Household income

$83,904

Per capita income

$49,861

Poverty rate

10.6%

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Household size

2.3 persons

Rent over 30% of income

46.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available, with the exception of the unemployment rate, which is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). ACS 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Idaho

Total population

237,242

Adults over 25

167,796

Total households

101,178

Household size

2.3 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$83,904

Per capita income

$49,861

Poverty rate

10.6%

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Rent over 30% of income

46.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Housing

Rent

$1,446

Year built

1986

Households that rent

36.8%

Households that own

63.2%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.4

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Race

White

81.8%

Black

1.7%

Asian

3.7%

Two or more races

8.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

9.6%

Not Hispanic or Latino

90.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Commute

Commute rate

82.4%

Commute time to work

19 mins

Work from home

17.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Education

Less than high school

25.1%

High school graduate or GED

19.5%

Some college or associate degree

Bachelor’s degree or higher

47.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Comparison of Boise City, ID with: Idaho United States

Boise City, ID

Total population237,242

Rent$1,446

Year built1986

Household income$83,904

Per capita income$49,861

Poverty rate10.6%

Unemployment rate3.2%

Idaho State

Total population1,934,262

Rent$1,238

Year built1991

Household income$77,800

Per capita income$38,952

Poverty rate10.6%

Unemployment rate3.7%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	CityBoise City, ID	StateIdaho	CountryUnited States
Total population	237,242	1,934,262	334,922,499
Rent	$1,446	$1,238	$1,413
Year built	1986	1991	1980
Household income	$83,904	$77,800	$80,734
Per capita income	$49,861	$38,952	$44,673
Poverty rate	10.6%	10.6%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	3.2%	3.7%	4%

View the complete comparison of Boise City, ID, Idaho and United States →

Summary for Boise City, ID

Boise City is located in Idaho.

Rent & Income

In Boise City, the typical monthly rent is $1,446 and the typical household income is $83,904. Rent here is higher than Idaho and similar to the U.S., and household income is higher than Idaho and similar to the U.S. The estimated poverty rate is 10.6%, which is similar to the Idaho rate and lower than the national rate.

Housing & Affordability

This area is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 36.8% of households. About 46.9% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 47.5% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. The local unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is lower than both Idaho and the national rate.

Boise City, ID — Rent vs Household Income

Boise City, ID — Poverty vs Unemployment

How Boise City, ID compares in Idaho (8 places)

Metric	This place	Rank	Starts from	Statewide range
Rent	$1,446	6 / 8	from lower rent	$948 – $1,805
Household income	$83,904	2 / 8	from higher income	$60,418 – $100,795
Poverty rate	10.6%	3 / 8	from lower poverty	6% – 14.8%
Unemployment rate	3.2%	2 / 8	from lower unemployment	3% – 4.4%

Rankings are calculated among cities and communities in Idaho with total population > 50,000 (year 2024).

💰 Rent in Boise City, ID (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,446 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing, including the apartment or home and essential utilities such as heat, water, and electricity. Even when utilities are billed separately, an estimated average cost for utilities is included, in line with the U.S. Census Bureau’s (ACS) definition of gross rent.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in Boise City, ID

Annual Household Income: $83,904

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in this area — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in Boise City, ID

Estimated Rate: 10.6%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in Boise City, ID

In Boise City, ID, households that rent: 37,268 (36.8%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this area?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	37,268	36.8%
Owner-Occupied	63,910	63.2%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in Boise City, ID

In Boise City, ID, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 17,483 (46.9%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	17,483	46.9%
Other renter households	19,785	53.1%
Total renter households	37,268	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in this area are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in Boise City, ID

Less than High School: 42,063 people (25.1%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 32,709 people (19.5%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 13,377 people (8%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 79,647 people (47.5%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 167,796

📊 Unemployment Rate in Boise City, ID

Estimated Rate: 3.2%

💡 What does Unemployment Rate mean?

Definition: The unemployment rate is the percentage of people in the labor force who do not have a job but are actively looking for one.

Labor Force = Employed + Unemployed (aged 16+ and actively participating in the workforce).

Formula: (Unemployed ÷ Labor Force) × 100

Does NOT include: People who are retired, students not looking for work, homemakers, or otherwise not seeking employment.

Example: If there are 1000 people in the labor force and 80 are unemployed, then the unemployment rate is 8%.

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Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.