Boise City, ID Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Boise City | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 220,959 | 1,920,240 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2564.9 | 23.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.31% | 2.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.9 | 38.5 | 37.1 |
| Households | 93,535 | 693,697 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Boise City grew by 20.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 220,484 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Boise City has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Boise City | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,500 | $74,676 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.63% | 6.16% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Boise City is about 6% higher than in Idaho.
Housing
| Metric | Boise City | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $339,259 | $355,887 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,347 | $1,150 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 62.0% | 72.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Boise City is about 21.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,347 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Boise City spend about 35 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 146 hours, about 6.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Boise City | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.5 | 17.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 35.1 | 35.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 146 | 149 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,528 | $4,633 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 15.5% | 12.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 15,650 | 4,714 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,277 | 865 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Boise City is about the same as in Idaho.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Boise City has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Boise City | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.7% | 27.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | 2.66 | 2.54 |
Health
Boise City has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Boise City | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.3 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.5% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.4% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
Boise City, ID Compared With Nearby Cities
How Boise City, ID compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | 220,959 | $79,500 #2/2 | $339,259 #2/2 | 17.5 min #1/2 |
| Meridian, ID | 116,470 | $97,518 | $548,318 | 21.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Boise City, Idaho.
What is the population of Boise City, Idaho?
The population of Boise City, Idaho is 220,959, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Boise City, Idaho?
The population density of Boise City, Idaho is 2564.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Boise City, Idaho?
The median household income in Boise City, Idaho is $79,500, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Boise City, Idaho?
The median home price in Boise City, Idaho is $339,259, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Boise City, Idaho?
The unemployment rate in Boise City, Idaho is 3.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.