Housing data for Boise City, ID
Boise City, ID has an estimated 237,242 residents and 106,279 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in Ada County.
36.8% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,446 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+4.9%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 237,242 (±76)
- Housing units
- 106,279 (±1,034)
- Households that rent
- 36.8%
- Median gross rent
- $1,446
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +4.9%
What stands out in Boise City
Homes built before 1980: 42.1% (±1.4 points) in Boise City, higher than in Ada County (27.5%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 17.1% (±1.2 points) in Boise City, higher than in Ada County (11.8%).
Households that rent: 36.8% (±1.2 points) in Boise City, higher than in Ada County (29.2%).
Households without a vehicle: 5.0% (±0.7 points) in Boise City, higher than in Ada County (3.8%).
- Age of homes in Boise City
- Types of homes in Boise City
- Renters and owners in Boise City
- Commute and cars in Boise City
Housing in Boise City at a glance
- Median rent: $1,446 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,450 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 49.1% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 36.8% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $83,904 median household income
- Home values: $484,800 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,779 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $2,883 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 17.1% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 61.8% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 42.1% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 3.5% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 63.1% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 18.9 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 290 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +4.9% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 28.2% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 2.1% of homes have more than 1 person per room
Boise City against Ada County, its state and the nation
| Boise City | Ada County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 237,242 (±76) | 518,935 (exact) | 1,934,262 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 106,279 (±1,034) | 211,440 (±130) | 795,014 (±223) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 36.8% (±1.2 points) | 29.2% (±0.8 points) | 27.9% (±0.4 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,446 (±$29) | $1,577 (±$32) | $1,238 (±$16) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $83,904 (±$2,392) | $91,502 (±$1,355) | $77,800 (±$743) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $484,800 (±$5,631) | $512,300 (±$8,186) | $418,600 (±$2,550) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,883 (±$60) | $2,655 (±$39) | $2,038 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 42.1% (±1.4 points) | 27.5% (±0.8 points) | 39.1% (±0.5 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 18.9 minutes (±0.4) | 21.2 minutes (±0.3) | 21.6 minutes (±0.2) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 93.7% (±0.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.4 points) | 91.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 38.6 years (±0.5) | 38.4 years (±0.2) | 37.3 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Boise City covers 85.2 square miles of land, about 2,786 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Boise City has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 226,115 (±73) | 237,242 (±76) | +4.9% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 96,801 (±1,159) | 106,279 (±1,034) | +9.8% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $957 (±$13) | $1,446 (±$29) | +51.1% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $253,400 (±$4,589) | $484,800 (±$5,631) | +91.3% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $60,035 (±$1,701) | $83,904 (±$2,392) | +39.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,375 (±$21) | $1,779 (±$42) | +29.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,965 (±$44) | $2,883 (±$60) | +46.7% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 39.1% (±1.1 points) | 36.8% (±1.2 points) | −2.3 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.9% (±0.8 points) | 3.5% (±0.8 points) | +0.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Boise City
In 2025, the Boise Police Department reported 290 violent and 852 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Ada County, the departments that report recorded 217 violent and 597 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
ZIP codes in Boise City
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83720 | 100% | 0 | — | — | — |
| 83725 | 100% | 0 | — | — | — |
| 83704 | 100% | 42,719 | $1,490 | $388,000 | $73,390 |
| 83713 | 99% | 31,549 | $1,794 | $454,100 | $91,295 |
| 83706 | 99% | 35,524 | $1,431 | $537,700 | $82,893 |
| 83703 | 75% | 17,583 | $1,432 | $508,000 | $76,910 |
| 83705 | 74% | 26,830 | $1,232 | $415,900 | $64,731 |
| 83709 | 36% | 58,928 | $1,803 | $474,000 | $92,786 |
| 83702 | 25% | 24,163 | $1,243 | $777,100 | $85,733 |
| 83712 | 25% | 9,071 | $1,453 | $859,000 | $105,574 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Boise City
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City | 5.8 mi | $1,323 | $449,500 | 36.9% |
| Hidden Springs | 8.2 mi | — | $773,500 | 13.2% |
| Meridian | 8.6 mi | $1,805 | $531,600 | 25.4% |
| Kuna | 10 mi | $1,774 | $423,900 | 17.5% |
| Robie Creek | 12 mi | $1,208 | $585,400 | 3.4% |
| Star | 15 mi | $1,924 | $564,300 | 19.3% |
| Eagle | 15 mi | $1,765 | $772,900 | 15.9% |
| Nampa | 17 mi | $1,420 | $370,800 | 29.8% |
Places in Idaho most like Boise City
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene | $1,468 | $483,500 | $72,338 | 40.5% |
| Garden City | $1,323 | $449,500 | $70,124 | 36.9% |
| Post Falls | $1,469 | $477,400 | $82,183 | 35.9% |
| Ammon | $1,372 | $381,800 | $86,121 | 30.9% |
| Sandpoint | $1,125 | $465,600 | $72,289 | 42.5% |
| Hailey | $1,460 | $637,800 | $90,760 | 29.0% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Idaho.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Boise City, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,152 | $1,295 | $1,540 | $2,132 | $2,574 |
HUD income limits for Boise City, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,250 | $38,750 | $62,000 |
| 2 people | $26,600 | $44,300 | $70,850 |
| 3 people | $29,900 | $49,850 | $79,700 |
| 4 people | $33,200 | $55,350 | $88,550 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $59,800 | $95,650 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $64,250 | $102,750 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $68,650 | $109,850 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $73,100 | $116,900 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Boise City, ID HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $110,700.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Boise City
What is the average rent in Boise City, ID?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Boise City is $1,446 (±$29) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Boise City?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Boise City, ID is $1,219 (±$41) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in Boise City rent-burdened?
49.1% of renting households in Boise City pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Boise City?
Boise City has an estimated 37,268 (±1,408) renting households, 36.8% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Boise City?
The median household income in Boise City is $83,904 (±$2,392) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Boise City, ID?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $484,800 (±$5,631) for owner-occupied homes in Boise City (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Boise City growing?
In Boise City, the number of residents went from 226,115 in 2015–2019 to 237,242 in 2020–2024 (+4.9%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in Boise City?
The ZIP codes that cover Boise City are 83720, 83725, 83704, 83713, 83706, 83703, 83705, 83709, 83702, 83712.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boise City city, Idaho
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boise City city, Idaho
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boise City city, Idaho
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boise City city, Idaho
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boise City city, Idaho
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Boise City city, Idaho
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Boise City city, Idaho
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Boise City, ID HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Boise City, ID HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: Boise Police Department (ORI ID0010100)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Boise City city, Idaho (place:08830, in state:16).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .