Boise City, ID
Population 235,701 · Boise City, ID MSA. Moving to or from Boise City? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
235,701
Cost of living (RPP)
98.391
Annual avg temp
53°F
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $81,308 |
| Median age | 38.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.2% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $456,000 |
| Median gross rent | $1,359/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.37 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 98.391 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 70.695, goods 96.179, services 105.58. Source: BEA, Boise City, ID (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
53°F
January low
26°F
July high
93°F
Annual snow
17.6"
Annual precipitation 11.5". Station: BOISE AIR TERMINAL, ID US (2.4 mi away).
Jobs in the Boise City, ID
Total employment (MSA)
372,470
Median wage (annual)
$45,320
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 49,860 | $40,850 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 32,370 | $39,170 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 31,530 | $29,290 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 31,420 | $37,030 |
| Management Occupations | 29,410 | $89,660 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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