City Intelligence

Boise, ID

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Boise. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

Livability Score

82/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketB+
EnvironmentB+
WeatherA+

Population

521,010

Median Home

$423K

Median Income

$77K

Zip Codes Covered

35

With a population of 521,010, Boise is a major ID city. Median household income is $77K with homes valued around $423K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Boise, ID. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$423K

Vacancy Rate

6.0%

Owner-Occupied

62%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for the largest 12 of 35 ZIP codes in Boise, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

83709

Area Stats

Pop: 58,321

Home Value: $393K

83704

Area Stats

Pop: 40,520

Home Value: $321K

83706

Area Stats

Pop: 36,806

Home Value: $446K

83713

Area Stats

Pop: 29,722

Home Value: $376K

83705

Area Stats

Pop: 27,849

Home Value: $322K

83714

Area Stats

Pop: 26,202

Home Value: $418K

83702

Area Stats

Pop: 23,113

Home Value: $645K

83716

Area Stats

Pop: 21,092

Home Value: $505K

83703

Area Stats

Pop: 18,168

Home Value: $429K

83707

Area Stats

Pop: 10,000

83708

Area Stats

Pop: 10,000

83711

Area Stats

Pop: 10,000

+ 23 more ZIP codes in Boise.

Boise Area Map

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Schools Near Boise

Schools in and around Boise, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (6)

COLLISTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Middle Schools (9)

ANSER CHARTER SCHOOL

CARDINAL ACADEMY

EMPOWER CONNECTIONS ACADEMY

FUTURE PUBLIC SCHOOL

IDAHO CONNECTS ONLINE SCHOOL

INSPIRE VIRTUAL CHARTER SCHOOL

PEACE VALLEY CHARTER SCHOOL

Robert Janss School

VILLAGE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

High Schools (5)

BOISE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

BORAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

CAPITAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

FAIRMONT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

HILLSIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Private Schools (18)

BISHOP KELLY HIGH SCHOOL

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY TRIO UPWARD BOUND

CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

CLOVERDALE MONTESSORI

HILLSIDE ACADEMY

KIDZ CONNECTION MONTESSORI

LEARNING TREE INC

MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF BOISE, CASA DEI BAMBINI

NORTHVIEW MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN

ONE STONE

OVERLAND MONTESSORI

ROSE HILL MONTESSORI SCHOOL

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL

ST JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL

ST MARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ST MARYS SCHOOL

THE CHILDREN'S SCHOOL OF BOISE

WESLEYAN PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN

Livability Grades

How Boise stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketB+
EnvironmentB+
WeatherA+
AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 35 most populated zip codes for Boise and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.