Boise

Welcome to Boise

Boise, Idaho is where tranquility, wilderness, and adventure are only minutes from an energetic downtown with gourmet restaurants, funky local shops, and craft breweries galore. It’s a place surrounded by rivers and foothills where trails start near your front door and live theater performances are an Uber ride away.

The city of Boise has the largest population in the state of Idaho and is also the state capital, yet with a population of just over 225,000, it still is a very welcoming community where people say hello and wave to each other on the streets.

Outdoor recreation is a way of life in Boise. The Boise foothills have over 140 miles of trails, literally out of many residents' back door, for mountain biking, trail running, and hiking. The Greenbelt offers 25 miles of paved and dirt trails along the Boise River to run, ride, or stroll and hundreds of spots along the way to fish or play in the river. During the summer, floating the Boise River is a must and with Bogus Basin just 20 miles up the mountain, skiing is a huge part of the Boise winter.

Yes, as much as outdoor recreation is a way of life in Boise, so is the arts and music scene. There are annual jazz and music festivals, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, and many other theater performances throughout the year. Home to the largest Basque community in the United States, there is a huge Basque festival, Jaialdi, held every five years – the next one in 2020. There’s the Boise Philharmonic, Ballet Idaho, Performing Arts, and several museums. Yes, if the outdoors isn’t your cup of tea, you’ll find plenty of other ways to fill your event calendar in Boise.

Boise is the quintessential city in that it’s large enough to have everything you could want or need at your fingertips, yet small enough to still be friendly and easy to navigate. It’s no wonder it is one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.

Around Boise, ID

There's plenty to do around Boise, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

66

Somewhat Walkable

Walking Score

91

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score

26

Some Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Tacos Mobile Primo, Shadow Puppet, and Scotty's Hot Dogs.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Tacos Mobile Primo page on Yelp Search 58055811 W Franklin Rd on Google Maps	Dining	1.14 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Shadow Puppet page on Yelp Search 1526 S Vista Ave on Google Maps	Dining	1.14 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Scotty's Hot Dogs page on Yelp	Dining · $	2.3 miles	22 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Don & Charly’s page on Yelp Search 103 N 10th St on Google Maps	Dining	1.72 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Los Reyes De La Torta page on Yelp Search 6125 W Fairview Ave on Google Maps	Dining	1.83 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Manna’s Donuts page on Yelp Search 1630 S Broadway Ave on Google Maps	Dining	2.02 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Volition Fitness page on Yelp Search 5669 N Glenwood St on Google Maps	Active	4.56 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the CoreStrong Studio page on Yelp Search 599 S Americana Blvd on Google Maps	Active	1.43 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the RAGERS Smash N Axe page on Yelp Search 8085 W Fairview Ave on Google Maps	Active	2.85 miles	15 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Paddle Boats at Julia Davis Park page on Yelp Search 700 S Capitol Blvd on Google Maps	Active	1.71 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the ClarityFit page on Yelp Search 11483 W Fairview Ave on Google Maps	Active	4.84 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Tri Town Bicycles page on Yelp Search 1510 N 13th St on Google Maps	Active	2.47 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Boise page on Yelp Search 5681 N Glenwood St on Google Maps	Active	4.57 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Cascade Raft page on Yelp Search 3330 N Stone Creek Rd on Google Maps	Active	3.46 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Reflections Float Center page on Yelp Search 6330 W Oreana Dr on Google Maps	Active	1.77 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hair by Natasha Reid page on Yelp Search 1197 West Main St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.72 miles	20 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Sugared page on Yelp Search 4501 W Alamosa St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.19 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Skin Deceptions page on Yelp Search 4500 Overland Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	0.76 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Krahnic Body Art page on Yelp Search 3703 W Overland Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	0.78 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Bond & Co Hairstyles page on Yelp Search 5819 W Overland Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	1.37 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Clarity By Hannah Brie page on Yelp Search 5907 W State St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.26 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Native Salon page on Yelp Search 214 N 10th St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.81 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Boise, ID

Population Households Employment

Boise has 96,395 households, with an average household size of 2.37. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Boise do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 231,537 people call Boise home. The population density is 2,754.42 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

231,537

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

37.7

Median Age

50.39 / 49.61%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

96,395

Total Households

2.37

Average Household Size

$40,056

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Boise, ID

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Primary Schools ()

Middle Schools ()

High Schools ()

Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby Boise. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Type

Name

Property Listings

$5,450,000

$4,999,000

$4,800,000

$4,361,000

$3,950,000

$3,948,000

Welcome to Boise

Overview for Boise, ID

231,537

37.7 years

High

$40,056

Around Boise, ID

66

Somewhat Walkable

91

Biker's Paradise

26

Some Transit

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Boise, ID

231,537

High

37.7

50.39 / 49.61%

96,395

2.37

$40,056

Schools in Boise, ID

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Boise

Property Listings

$5,450,000

$4,999,000

$4,800,000

$4,361,000

$3,950,000

$3,948,000

Welcome to Boise

Overview for Boise, ID

231,537

37.7 years

High

$40,056

Around Boise, ID

66

Somewhat Walkable

91

Biker's Paradise

26

Some Transit

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Boise, ID

231,537

High

37.7

50.39 / 49.61%

96,395

2.37

$40,056

Schools in Boise, ID

Neighborhood Guides

Eagle

Boise

Star

Meridian

McCall

Nampa

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