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Boise, ID Area and Community Summary Information


Community Summary

Boise Idaho
Community Characteristics -1
Population -1 1,480,862
Population Density -1 18
Educational Climate Index -1
Median Age -1 33.68
Median Dwelling Age -1 25
In Current Residence 5+ years -1 % 35 %
Median Home Sale Price ($1)
Average household Income ($1) $54,691
Median Value of Home Equity ($1) $165,402
Median Mortgage Debt ($1) $325,110
Total Household Expenditure -1 89
Total Crime Risk -1 78
Weather Risk -1 8
Air Pollution Index -1 113
Median Travel Time to Work -1 15.9
     

Population Characteristics

Boise Idaho
Population -1 1,480,862
Population Density -1 18
     
Male Population -1 742,980
Female Population -1 737,882
     
Population Change Since 1990 -1 % 47 %
Population Change Since 2000 -1 % 14 %
     

Age

Boise Idaho
Median Age -1 33.68
     
Population: Age 0-4 -1 110,066
Population: Age 5-9 -1 104,424
Population: Age 10-14 -1 103,848
Population: Age 15-19 -1 109,121
Population: Age 20-24 -1 115,056
Population: Age 25-29 -1 107,419
Population: Age 30-34 -1 96,788
Population: Age 35-39 -1 94,390
Population: Age 40-44 -1 99,852
Population: Age 45-49 -1 104,276
Population: Age 50-54 -1 101,058
Population: Age 55-59 -1 89,089
Population: Age 60-64 -1 70,379
Population: Age 65-69 -1 53,125
Population: Age 70-74 -1 41,343
Population: Age 75-79 -1 31,829
Population: Age 80-84 -1 23,626
Population: Age 85+ -1 25,173
     

Race Distribution

Boise Idaho
Race: White -1 1,363,727
Race: American Indian, Eskimo, Aleut -1 15,622
Race: Asian or Pacific Islander -1 16,895
Race: Other -1 51,999
Race: Hawaiian / Pacific Islander -1 997
Race: Black -1 6,310
     

Hispanic Distribution

Boise Idaho
Population: Hispanic -1 140,650
Population: Not Hispanic -1 1,340,212
     

Education

Boise Idaho
Education: Less than 9th Grade -1 40,435
Education: Some High School -1 77,477
Education: High School Graduate -1 282,045
Education: Some College -1 237,048
Education: Associate Degree -1 76,964
Education: Bachelors Degree -1 153,083
Education: Graduate Degree -1 71,295
     

Marital Status

Boise Idaho
Never Married -1 261,355
Now Married -1 674,337
Separated -1 43,173
Widowed -1 60,734
Divorced -1 122,921
     

Households

Boise Idaho
Households -1 555,941
Average Household Size -1
     
Households: Family -1 385,708
Households: Non-Family -1 170,233
     
Households: With Children -1 204,632
Households: No Children -1 351,309
     

Housing Characteristics

Boise Idaho
Median Dwelling Age -1 25
Median Home Sale Price ($1)
Average household Income ($1) $54,691
Median Value of Home Equity ($1) $165,402
Median Mortgage Debt ($1) $325,110
     

Home Ownership

Boise Idaho
Vacant Dwellings -1 65462
Owner-Occupied Dwellings -1 395182
Renter-Occupied Dwellings -1 160759
     

Turnover

Boise Idaho
In Current Residence 5+ years -1 % 35 %
Annual Residential Turnover -1 % 21 %
     
Median Years in Residence -1 3.1
     

Income Characteristics

Boise Idaho
Median household income ($1) $46,317
Average household Income ($1) $54,691
Per capita income ($1) $21,219
Median Disposable Income ($1) $39,789
     

Income Growth

Boise Idaho
Change in Avg. Household Income Since 1990 -1 % 83 %
Change in Avg. Household Income Since 2000 -1 % 22 %
     

Household Income

Boise Idaho
Household Income: $0-$10,000 -1 40,180
Household Income: $10,000-$15,000 -1 27,739
Household Income: $15,000-$20,000 -1 32,323
Household Income: $20,000-$25,000 -1 35,607
Household Income: $25,000-$30,000 -1 37,034
Household Income: $30,000-$35,000 -1 32,707
Household Income: $35,000-$40,000 -1 31,491
Household Income: $40,000-$45,000 -1 33,168
Household Income: $45,000-$50,000 -1 29,293
Household Income: $50,000-$60,000 -1 57,698
Household Income: $60,000-$75,000 -1 60,540
Household Income: $75,000-$100,000 -1 64,559
Household Income: $100,000-$125,000 -1 32,692
Household Income: $125,000-$150,000 -1 15,480
Household Income: $150,000-$200,000 -1 12,149
Household Income: $200,000-$250,000 -1 3,781
Household Income: $250,000-$500,000 -1 4,350
Household Income: $500,000+ -1 5,150
     

Median Income

Boise Idaho
Median Income: Age < 25 ($1) $29,731
Median Income: Age 25-34 ($1) $43,168
Median Income: Age 35-44 ($1) $52,614
Median Income: Age 45-54 ($1) $56,716
Median Income: Age 55-64 ($1) $52,087
Median Income: Age 65-74 ($1) $38,832
Median Income: Age 75+ ($1) $30,569
     

Cost of Living Index

Boise Idaho
Total Household Expenditure -1 89
Contributions -1 84
Personal Insurance -1 85
Apparel -1 89
Education -1 82
Entertainment -1 89
Food And Beverages -1 91
Health Care -1 92
Household Furnishings And Equipment -1 87
Shelter -1 89
Household Operations -1 85
Miscellaneous Expenses -1 91
Personal Care -1 90
Reading -1 89
Tobacco -1 96
Transportation -1 91
Utilities -1 92
Gifts -1 85
     
Sales Tax Rate -1 %
     

Financial Characteristics

Boise Idaho
Median Household Net Worth ($1) $128,556
Average Household Net Worth ($1) $428,622
Median Value of Home Equity ($1) $165,402
Median Mortgage Debt ($1) $325,110
     

Net Worth

Boise Idaho
Net Worth: $0 or Less -1 64,865
Net Worth: $1-$5,000 -1 75,117
Net Worth: $5,000-$10,000 -1 39,690
Net Worth: $10,000-$25,000 -1 68,812
Net Worth: $25,000-$50,000 -1 74,211
Net Worth: $50,000-$100,000 -1 91,341
Net Worth: $100,000-$250,000 -1 106,693
Net Worth: $250,000-$500,000 -1 41,430
Net Worth: Greater Than $500,000 -1 21,674
     

Investments and Debt

Boise Idaho
Median Value of Transaction Accounts ($1) $23,814
Median Value of Certificates of Deposit ($1) $6,579
Median Value of Savings Bonds ($1) $1,015
Median Value of Bonds (Not US Savings) ($1) $9,333
Median Value of Stocks ($1) $31,159
Median Value of Mutual Funds ($1) $26,210
Median Value of Retirement Accounts ($1) $58,757
Median Value of Cash Value Life Ins ($1) $5,392
Median Value of Other Managed Accounts ($1) $14,227
Median Value of Other Financial Assets ($1) $3,842
Median Value of Any Financial Assets ($1) $180,330
Median Value of Vehicles Owned ($1) $16,907
Median Value of Investment Property Equity ($1) $32,976
Median Value of Business Equity ($1) $22,778
Median Value of Other Non-Financial Assets ($1) $82,331
Median Value of Any Non-Financial Assets ($1) $4,715
Median Installment Loan Debt ($1) $57,905
Median Lines of Credit Debt ($1) $6,443
Median Credit Card Debt ($1) $543
Median Investment Real Estate Debt ($1) $8,414
Median Other Debt ($1) $13,225
Median Total Debts ($1) $150,690
     

Occupation

Boise Idaho
     
Occupations: White Collar -1 485,011
Occupations: Blue Collar -1 151,215
     
Business Counts: Professional Specialty Occupations -1 102,718
Business Counts: Sales Professionals -1 15,199
Business Counts: Technologies and Technicians -1 22,659
Business Counts: Sales Workers and Clerks -1 55,991
Business Counts: Administrative Support -1 113,239
Business Counts: Technical, Sales and Administrative: Field Occupations -1 1,233
Business Counts: Private Household -1 32
Business Counts: Protective Services -1 7,463
Business Counts: Other Services: Site Based -1 89,836
Business Counts: Other Services: Field Based -1 6,470
Business Counts: Farming, Forestry, and Fishing -1 22,355
Business Counts: Precision, Craft, and Repair: Site Based -1 58,359
Business Counts: Construction, Repair and Mining: Field Based -1 21,432
Business Counts: Machine Operators, Assemblers and Inspectors -1 13,686
Business Counts: Transportation Materials Moving Workers -1 18,968
Business Counts: Handlers, Helpers and Laborers -1 16,415
     
Employees: Agricultural, Forestry, Fishing -1 13,160
Employees: Mining -1 972
Employees: Construction -1 34,001
Employees: Manufacturing -1 58,203
Employees: Transportation and Communications -1 26,117
Employees: Wholesale Trade -1 33,888
Employees: Retail Trade -1 129,868
Employees: Finance, Insurance and Real Estate -1 40,817
Employees: Services -1 239,506
Employees: Public Administration -1 59,733
     

Transportation & Commute

Boise Idaho
Median Travel Time to Work -1 15.9
Transportation to Work: Public -1 % 1 %
Transportation to Work: Drive / Carpool -1 % 89 %
Transportation to Work: Walk / Bike / Other -1 % 5 %
Transportation to Work: Work at Home -1 % 5 %
     

Crime Risk

Boise Idaho
Total Crime Risk -1 78
     
Personal Crime Risk -1 51
Murder Risk -1 32
Rape Risk -1 116
Robbery Risk -1 13
Assault Risk -1 63
     
Property Crime Risk -1 82
Burglary Risk -1 78
Larceny Risk -1 90
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk -1 44
     

Temperature & Rain

Boise Idaho
Average January High Temperature -1 32.93
Average January Low Temperature -1 15.31
Average July High Temperature -1 85.39
Average July Low Temperature -1 50.55
     
Annual Precipitation -1 17.11
     

Weather Risk Index

Boise Idaho
Weather Risk -1 8
Earthquake Risk -1 80
Hail Index -1 5
Hurricane Index -1 0
Tornado Index -1 19
Wind Index -1 8
     

Environmental Quality Index

Boise Idaho
Air Pollution Index -1 113
Ozone Index -1 102
Carbon Monoxide Index -1 151
Lead Index -1 144
NO2 Index -1 71
Particulate Matter Index -1 98
     
  
Data on community demographics, schools and recent sales provided by Onboard Informatics.
Copyright © 2009 Onboard Informatics Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Top 10 List
Highest Median Household Income
Zip
1
83716
$69,976
2
83713
$69,625
3
83709
$65,247
4
83712
$62,110
5
83703
$53,162
6
83704
$51,601
7
83706
$48,670
8
83705
$43,420
9
83702
$42,955
10
83725
$25,971
Median Value of Home Equity
Zip
1
83713
$219,702
2
83716
$215,433
3
83712
$202,478
4
83709
$201,817
5
83703
$182,437
6
83706
$173,766
7
83704
$171,489
8
83702
$165,660
9
83705
$141,728
10
83725
$76,402
Fastest Growing (change since 2000)
Zip
1
83709
25 %
2
83713
24 %
3
83716
14 %
4
83725
11 %
5
83704
11 %
6
83702
10 %
7
83712
9 %
8
83706
9 %
9
83703
8 %
10
83705
6 %
Longest Commute
Zip
1
83713
19.39
2
83716
18.63
3
83703
18.11
4
83709
17.99
5
83704
16.88
6
83702
15.76
7
83705
15.39
8
83706
15.03
9
83712
14.18
10
83725
13.49
Data on community demographics, schools and recent sales provided by OnBoard LLC.
Copyright © 2009 OnBoard LLC. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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