How long is the commute from Boise City, ID?
Workers who live in Boise City, ID take an average of 18.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
2.9% of workers walk to work.
17.6% work from home.
5.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.9 minutes (±0.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 17.6%
- Households without a car
- 5.0%
How people in Boise City get to work
| Means of transportation | Boise City | Ada County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.6% (±1.2 points) | 69.3% | 72.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.5% (±0.6 points) | 7.1% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.2 points) | 0.3% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.9% (±0.5 points) | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.8% (±0.4 points) | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.6% (±1.1 points) | 18.5% | 13.3% | 15.1% |
In Boise City, the average commute is lower than in Ada County (21.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Idaho (21.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Boise City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ada County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Idaho (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Ada County, Boise City ranks 7 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 140 of 197.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Boise City
| Vehicles available | Boise City | Ada County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% (±0.7 points) | 3.8% | 3.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.0% (±1.4 points) | 26.7% | 24.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.1% (±1.2 points) | 43.2% | 39.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.9% (±1.1 points) | 26.3% | 32.9% | 21.9% |
In Boise City, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Ada County (3.8%).
It is also higher than in Idaho (3.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Boise City
| Boise City | Ada County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.6% (±1.1 points) | 18.5% (±0.7 points) | 13.3% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% (±0.4 points) | 98.0% (±0.3 points) | 96.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.7% (±0.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.4 points) | 91.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Boise City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Ada County (94.7%).
It is also higher than in Idaho (91.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Boise City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City | — | 18.9 minutes (±0.4) | — |
| Garden City | 5.8 mi | 19.5 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Hidden Springs | 8.2 mi | 28.2 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Meridian | 8.6 mi | 22.4 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| Kuna | 10 mi | 28.9 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Robie Creek | 12 mi | 40.6 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Star | 15 mi | 27.5 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Eagle | 15 mi | 23.7 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Nampa | 17 mi | 24.4 minutes (±0.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hidden Springs, ID (28.2 minutes), Meridian, ID (22.4 minutes), Kuna, ID (28.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ada County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuna | 28.9 minutes (±1.6) |
| 2 | Hidden Springs | 28.2 minutes (±5.2) |
| 3 | Star | 27.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 4 | Eagle | 23.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 5 | Meridian | 22.4 minutes (±1.0) |
| 6 | Garden City | 19.5 minutes (±1.7) |
| 7 | Boise City | 18.9 minutes (±0.4) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Boise City
How long is the average commute in Boise City?
Workers who live in Boise City, ID take an average of 18.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Boise City without a car?
5.0% of households in Boise City have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Boise City?
17.6% (±1.1 points) of workers who live in Boise City worked from home, and 93.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 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 Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boise City city, Idaho
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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