City
Boise
- grade AOverall Grade
- City in Idaho
- Rating 4.41 out of 5 510 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B+
- Crime & Safetygrade C+
- Housinggrade B
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade B+
- Jobsgrade B+
- Weathergrade A minus
- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$253,400
National
$217,500Median Rent
$957
National
$1,062Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Boise Rankings
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Top Public Schools Serving Boise
- grade A+
Boise Senior High School
- Rating 4.21 out of 5 403 reviews
- grade A
Meridian Medical Arts Charter School
- Rating 4.17 out of 5 147 reviews
- grade A
Renaissance High School
- Rating 4.1 out of 5 297 reviews
- grade A
Timberline High School
- Rating 3.87 out of 5 303 reviews
- grade A
East Junior High School
- Rating 4.25 out of 5 8 reviews
Top Private Schools in Boise
- grade A+
Riverstone International School
- Rating 4.58 out of 5 71 reviews
- grade A
Bishop Kelly High School
- Rating 4.15 out of 5 210 reviews
- grade unavailable
St. Joseph's Catholic School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
- grade unavailable
St. Mark's Elementary School
- Rating 2.75 out of 5 4 reviews
- grade unavailable
Calvary Christian School
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault188.9national 282.7
- Murder1.7national 6.1
- Rape70.9national 40.7
- Robbery19national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary203.2national 500.1
- Theft1,276.2national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft99.9national 284
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Working in Boise
Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$60,035
National
$62,843Similar Places
Boise Reviews
Rating 4.41 out of 5 510 reviews
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Boise, Idaho is an incredible city, full of very kind-hearted individuals. As if that alone wasn't enough, from mountains to rivers, the scenery and outdoors is incredible! I am from Kentucky, and after visiting Boise once, I packed up my belongings and decided to move to Boise. The best way to describe Boise is that feeling you get when somewhere just feels like "home".
The only reason I give Boise 4/5 stars is because of the lack of diversity. This city is majority white and can sometimes seem as though it doesn't wish to change this. I understand that as the saying goes "You can lead a horse to water but you can't make them drink", however perhaps the water is a bit contaminated. What I am trying to say is that Boise could do a better job of welcoming a diverse crowd with open arms.
If Boise would not only maintain its incredible goodwill but also utilize this towards increasing the diversity within its population, without a doubt this city would be a 5-star destination for all.
The only reason I give Boise 4/5 stars is because of the lack of diversity. This city is majority white and can sometimes seem as though it doesn't wish to change this. I understand that as the saying goes "You can lead a horse to water but you can't make them drink", however perhaps the water is a bit contaminated. What I am trying to say is that Boise could do a better job of welcoming a diverse crowd with open arms.
If Boise would not only maintain its incredible goodwill but also utilize this towards increasing the diversity within its population, without a doubt this city would be a 5-star destination for all.
Boise is incredible! Great mountain adventures just miles from downtown, from trails, skiing and rivers, not to mention the Boise River greenbelt that dissects the city, so many things to do. Great climate with four distinct seasons. Boise’s downtown area has grown dramatically in the last few years boasting amazing restaurants and coffee shops. So much growth and change taking place in Boise, just hope the city can keep up with the demands on our current infrastructure and expand as well.
Boise is a great place to be active! I love having the foothills close by to run, hike, and mountain bike in! There is a growing ski resort just 45 minutes drive from downtown. Boise is growing and real estate is expensive. Unfortunately, the salaries have not increased at the same level of housing costs. Generally people are nice, but not super friendly. Downtown is still very livable, with grocery stores, drug stores, entertainment, restaurants, and work all with in walking and biking distances. Because Boise is the biggest city for hours, we have some of the great amenities of a bigger city without having to be so large. We have great arts and concerts for being as small as we are. I love catching an outdoor concert in the summer or attending a concert by one of our many orchestra groups.