Boise
- City in Idaho
City
Boise
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- City in Idaho
- Rating 4.41 out of 5 545 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B+
- Crime & Safetygrade C+
- Housinggrade B minus
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade B+
- Jobsgrade B+
- Weathergrade A minus
- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Health & Fitnessgrade A minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade A
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$282,900
National
$229,800Median Rent
$1,009
National
$1,096Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Boise Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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Top Public Schools Serving Boise
- grade A+
Falcon Ridge Public Charter School
- Rating 4.67 out of 5 3 reviews
- grade A+
Boise Senior High School
- Rating 4.2 out of 5 414 reviews
- grade A
Renaissance High School
- Rating 4.11 out of 5 308 reviews
- grade A
Meridian Medical Arts Charter School
- Rating 4.19 out of 5 162 reviews
- grade A
Timberline High School
- Rating 3.89 out of 5 318 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Boise
- grade A+
Riverstone International School
- Rating 4.4 out of 5 87 reviews
- grade A
Bishop Kelly High School
- Rating 4.13 out of 5 220 reviews
- grade A minus
The Ambrose School
- Rating 3.89 out of 5 92 reviews
- grade B+
Nampa Christian Schools
- Rating 4.17 out of 5 46 reviews
- grade B+
Cole Valley Christian Schools
- Rating 4.17 out of 5 144 reviews
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault193.8national 282.7
- Murder1.7national 6.1
- Rape73.5national 40.7
- Robbery23.8national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary207.2national 500.1
- Theft1,312.6national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft120.7national 284
Residents
Working in Boise
Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$63,778
National
$64,994Similar Places
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Boise Reviews
Rating 4.41 out of 5 545 reviews
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I’ve loved living here with my spouse and little dog! I moved here from Tempe, Arizona and the climate and safety of Boise are incredible when compared to my last home. I feel safe when I walk my dog alone and there are many beautiful walking paths for us to take. The biggest downsides are the currently inflated real estate market and how few night life & inside entertainment venues there are. Enjoying the outdoor spaces and the calm pace of life are the key elements Boise has to offer.
I’m a commuting student who moved to Boise and I love it! Beautiful all around seasons with lots of trees, activities, and such. You can easily access the mountains and the green belt is super dope. Downtown is awesome with tons of food options while being super safe. Traffic isn’t too bad other than during rush hour, no where near as bad as portland or Seattle, though worse than Spokane for perspective. Everyone I know loves it here and the people are great!
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.