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Boise, ID

Founded 1863Ada CountyElev. 824 m
Population
235,701
Median home
$456,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
81
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Boise

Boise is a city in Idaho with about 235,701 residents. Boise was founded in 1863 and sits in Ada County, and is nicknamed "City of Trees". The median age is 38.2 and the median household income is $81,308. Homes carry a median value of $456,000, and about 63% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (80.4%). Around 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
235,701
Median age
38.2
Median household income
$81,308
Per-capita income
$48,274
Poverty rate
10.6%
High-school grad or higher
94.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.6%
Unemployment
3.8%
Avg. commute
19.1 min
Work from home
15.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White80.4%
Hispanic or Latino9.5%
Black1.3%
Asian3.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts48.7%
Sales & office19.6%
Service15.3%
Production, transportation & material moving8.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$456,000
Median gross rent
$1,359/mo
Owner-occupied
63%
Median year built
1985
Households
99,616
Avg. household size
2.3

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Boise has 81 public schools — 48 elementary, 12 middle, 15 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 16 schools
Reading52%
Math40%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

ADA COUNTY JUVENILE CENTERHighGrades 5–12
BOISE ONLINE SCHOOL - SECONDARYHighGrades 7–12
BOISE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
BORAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
CAPITAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
CARDINAL ACADEMYHighGrades 9–12charter
CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
DEHRYL A DENNIS PROF-TECH CENTERHighGrades 7–12
EMPOWER CONNECTIONS ACADEMYHighGrades 6–12charter
FRANK CHURCH HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 6–12
IDAHO CONNECTS ONLINE ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLHighGrades 6–12charter
iSucceed AcademyHighGrades 9–12charter
iSUCCEED VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 7–12charter
Robert Janss SchoolHighGrades 9–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime27% below national
Boise281
Idaho243
United States386
↓ 6% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime35% below national
Boise1,269
Idaho840
United States1,952
↓ 22% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Boise Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Boise.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Ada County
Winter weatherVery High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
WildfireRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Boise is in Ada County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Boise was founded in 1863 and sits in Ada County, nicknamed “City of Trees”. Elevation ~824 m.

Map of Boise
Boise, ID
Where Boise is
BoiseMeridianNampaCaldwellIdaho FallsPocatello
Historic places

126 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Abbs, Walter, HouseAda Odd Fellows TempleAllsup, Marion, HouseBeck, Albert, HouseBoise High School CampusBrunzell HouseBurnett, H. C., HouseCavanah, C. C., House
Notable people from Boise
Torrie WilsonKristine SutherlandJeremy ShadaJames Jesus AngletonFrank ChurchJeret PetersonWill BartaHoward W. HunterBridget PowersSofia Huerta
People searches in Boise
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Nearby cities
Garden (6 mi)Meridian (8 mi)Eagle (9 mi)Kuna (10 mi)Star (15 mi)Nampa (17 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Boise, ID (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Boise, Idaho.

Jennifer Mae Johnson, 51
Boise · Ada County · 83704
AKA Jennifer Mae Palmer, Jennifer M Johnson
Mary Ellen Wilding, 47
Boise · Ada County · 83709
AKA Hairy Wilding, Mary Ellen Harris
Kenneth William Campbell, 59
Boise · Ada County · 83704
AKA Kenneth Willilam Campbell, Ken W Campbell
Kenneth William Campbell, 59
Boise · 83704
AKA Arnold Campbell, Fred Arnold Campbell
Paul Warren Anderson, 76
Boise · Ada County · 83706
Paul David Wilson, 76
Boise · Ada County · 83704
AKA Wilson Wilson
Andrew Wade Williams, 54
Boise · Ada County · 83705
AKA Andrew Wade Willaims, Andy Williams
Joshua Steven Thompson, 41
Boise · Ada County · 83709
AKA Josh Thompson
Joshua Lee Lopez, 33
Boise · Ada County
AKA Joshua L Lopez, Josh Lee Lopez
Charles Edward Scott, 71
Boise · Ada County · 83704
AKA Charles E Scott, Chuck Scott
Charles Edward Scott, 71
Boise · 83704
AKA Chuck Charlie, Charles Scott
Charles Leonard Lewis, 61
Boise · Ada County · 83702
AKA Leonard C Lewis
Matthew John Anderson, 44
Boise · Ada County · 83714
AKA Mathew John Anderson
Steven Louis Hernandez, 45
Boise · Ada County · 83713
AKA Steven Hernandez
Jerry Goines, 49
Boise · 83705
AKA Donzal J Holland, Jason Jones
Brian Alferd Lee Brown, 63
Boise · Ada County · 83704
AKA Brian Alferdlee Brown, Brian Brown

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Boise — frequently asked

What is the population of Boise, Idaho?
Boise has a population of about 235,701, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Boise?
The median home value in Boise is $456,000, and the median gross rent is $1,359/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Boise safe? What is the crime rate?
Boise Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 281 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Boise face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Ada County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, lightning, strong wind.
How many schools are in Boise?
Boise has 81 public schools (48 elementary, 12 middle, 15 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Boise?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Boise. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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