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Living in Boise City

For Boise City, owner occupation was 63.2%, and the vacancy rate was 4.8% in July 2026. The population of Boise City, in the United States, was 237,242 in July 2026. There were 1,846 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Boise City?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Boise City.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,446 per month, while the median home value was US$484,800 in July 2026. 49% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month6 published recurring costs, € per month
Boise City recurring monthly costs, € per month€1108Private kindergarten€121Utilities, 85 m² flat€66Internet, 60 Mbps€41Mobile plan, 10 GB€37Transport pass€33Fitness club€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly32.91 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo — Cost of Living in Boise (Wayback capture 20250118021318)17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited65.71 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo — Cost of Living in Boise (Wayback capture 20250118021318)17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,108 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo — Cost of Living in Boise (Wayback capture 20250118021318)17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB40.53 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo — Cost of Living in Boise (Wayback capture 20250118021318)17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Monthly transport pass36.57 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo — Cost of Living in Boise (Wayback capture 20250118021318)17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home121.2 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo — Cost of Living in Boise (Wayback capture 20250118021318)17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,446/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent49.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct4.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Median monthly rent1,271 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables16Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count1,965 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)7Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

7.9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 18,720 people of 237,963 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$83,904 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Boise City is 3.6%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Boise City 3.6%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd83,904 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct81.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct93.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct2.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct3.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct4.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary (regional)3,471 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov14Official
Unemployment rate3.63 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables16Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Boise City. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Boise City. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct94.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools111 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct24.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio44 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents1,846 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate1,206 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Boise City when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesBoise City highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Boise City highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diego1,404Boise Cityrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,404 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting8Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count666 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)7Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute18.9 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct2.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct2.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Boise City. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
Open official information
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Boise City.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Boise City average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND34°-4°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Boise City average monthly precipitation, mm0102030403625343137195411213039JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Boise City annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5259.1PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Boise City is 9.1 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–10Boise City 9.133 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean9.14 µg/m³31 Dec 2024aqs.epa.gov15Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 3.78 · Feb 7.78 · Mar 13.06 · Apr 16.83 · May 22.39 · Jun 27.44 · Jul 33.72 · Aug 32.61 · Sep 26.67 · Oct 18.22 · Nov 9.33 · Dec 3.78 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-202012Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -3.61 · Feb -1.67 · Mar 1.61 · Apr 4.22 · May 8.61 · Jun 12.28 · Jul 16.61 · Aug 16 · Sep 11.44 · Oct 5.28 · Nov -0.17 · Dec -3.67 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-202012Official
Average temperature by monthJan 0.11 · Feb 3.06 · Mar 7.33 · Apr 10.5 · May 15.5 · Jun 19.89 · Jul 25.17 · Aug 24.33 · Sep 19.06 · Oct 11.78 · Nov 4.61 · Dec 0.06 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-202012Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 35.81 · Feb 25.4 · Mar 33.78 · Apr 31.24 · May 36.83 · Jun 19.05 · Jul 5.33 · Aug 4.32 · Sep 10.92 · Oct 20.57 · Nov 29.97 · Dec 39.12 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-202012Official
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M325.9 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M35.81 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm342.8 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul26.82 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature9.3 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan0.86 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Arlington238,643 residentsRichmond237,257 residentsBoise237,242 residentsFrisco236,955 residentsCape Coral236,264 residentsMcKinney236,001 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Boise City residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport92.1%Foreign residents 7.9%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign residents18,720 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables16Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population237,963 people31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program13Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population238,450 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)7Official

Is Boise City a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker49%strong on work, weak on safety · range 39–59%
Skilled employee63%strong on work, weak on safety · range 53–73%
Student49%strong on education, weak on work · range 38–60%
Family44%strong on family, weak on cost · range 34–54%
Retirement43%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 31–55%
Foreign residents18,720 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population237,963 people31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent49.03 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent1,271 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Median gross salary (regional)3,471 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Official source · www.bls.gov
Unemployment rate3.63 %31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-05

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd484,800 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes63.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour67.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad7.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct4.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct3.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct55.73 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct73 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct7.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct47.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics6Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct94.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus127,151 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct17.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct88.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Boise City?

The median gross salary is 3,471 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Boise City?

The unemployment rate is 3.63 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Boise City?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9.14 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: aqs.epa.gov.

How safe is Boise City?

Police recorded 1,404 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Boise City?

The published population is 237,963 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Boise City?

18,720 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Boise City a good place to live?

Boise City may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  6. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  8. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  9. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  3. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  4. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  5. aqs.epa.gov aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-26
  6. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  7. Numbeo — Cost of Living in Boise (Wayback capture 20250118021318) Numbeo · web.archive.org · checked 2026-08-01

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