Boise, Idaho
Plan a visit, explore neighborhoods to live, or underwrite commercial locations in Boise.
Traveling to Boise
Flight logistics, cultural calendar, entertainment corridors, and executive visitor protocols
Boise in Photos
Wikimedia Commons & USGS
Featured Aerial Drone Showcase
Getting Here: Boise Airport (BOI)
Primary Commercial Hub · 4.5 Miles to Downtown
Know Before You Go: Practical Logistics
Essential arrival protocols, seasonal warnings, and access rules for Boise
Boise Key Facts & FAQ
Each answer lists its source and the period it covers.
What is the population of Boise, ID?
Boise, Idaho had an estimated population of 235,421 in July 2023. That is a change of -0.1% from the April 2020 Census base.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates (sub-county, Vintage 2023) · As of: July 1, 2023
What is the median household income in Boise?
The median household income in Boise is $81,308. Per-capita income is $48,274.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · As of: 2019–2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
How much do homes and rent cost in Boise?
The median home value in Boise is $456,000 (owner-occupied units). Median gross rent is $1,359 per month.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · As of: 2019–2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
What is the property tax rate in Boise?
Homeowners in Boise pay a median of $2,817 per year in real estate taxes. Divided by the median home value, that is an effective rate of 0.62%. This is a Census-based estimate, not an assessor's rate.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · As of: 2019–2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
What is the sales tax rate in Boise, Idaho?
The combined sales tax rate in Boise is 6.00%: 6.00% state plus 0.00% local. Rates can vary by location within a metro area.
Source: Idaho State Tax Commission (6% state; no Boise local sales tax) · As of: 2026
What is the climate like in Boise?
Boise averages a July daily high of 94°F and a January daily low of 25°F, with about 14.4 inches of precipitation per year.
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), 2015-2024 average, retrieved 2026-10-18 · As of: 2015–2024 average
Which airport serves Boise?
The primary commercial airport for Boise is Boise Airport (BOI), about 4.5 miles in a straight line from the city center.
Source: Google Places API; straight-line distance computed from coordinates · As of: October 2026
What is the main hospital near Boise?
St. Luke's Boise Medical Center, 190 E Bannock St, Downtown Boise, ID 83712. In an emergency, call 911.
Source: Google Places API (New), retrieved 2026-10-18 · As of: October 2026
Who provides tap water in Boise?
Veolia Water Idaho (EPA water system ID ID4010016) supplies Boise and serves about 264,978 people from surface water. Ask the utility for its annual water quality report.
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · As of: Retrieved October 2026
Which businesses are underserved in Boise?
Across 19 small-business categories with enough national data in the ZIP codes assigned to Boise, Convenience Retail Stores (0 per 10,000 residents vs. 0.82 nationally) sit furthest below the national density. 14 of 19 categories are above 120% of national density. Density uses ZIP-code areas, not exact city limits.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns 2022; ACS 2023 ZCTA population · As of: 2022 establishments, 2023 population
Interactive City Explorer
Explore places, infrastructure, and commercial zones across Boise