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Boise City, Idaho

city · Ada County

At a glance

237,242
Population
$484,800
Median home value (all homes)
60% above U.S. median
$531,026
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,446/mo
Median rent
7% above U.S. median
$83,904
Median household income
7% above U.S. median
18.9 min
Average commute
93.7%
Homes with broadband
31.46%
Locations with fiber available
3.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 114 — 14% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing77% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities32% below
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost31% below
For business: Idaho is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates94.9%
College graduates47.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Boise Economic Development
City of Boise Economic Development outlines a comprehensive strategic plan to fuel innovation, empower entrepreneurship, and support development to raise the standard of living for everyone. It aims to uplift the local economy and provide access to opportunities on a global stage in Boise, Idaho.
city Boise Valley Economic Partnership
BVEP is a nonprofit economic development organization that serves as the single point of contact for the Boise Metro, offering free, confidential site-location assistance and data services to businesses relocating, expanding or starting in the Boise Valley.
state Panhandle Area Council
The Panhandle Area Council (PAC) is an Economic Development Organization that provides small business loans, project financing, and community development services to advance economic development opportunities across Idaho. Additionally, PAC operates an Innovation Space that provides office space and industrial bays for lease to start-ups and expanding businesses.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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