Boise by the Numbers
Year Incorporated: 1863
Population: 234,576
Median Household Income: $60,035
Median Rent: $1,395
Average Home Value: $379,161
People Per Household: 2.4
Laid Back and Picturesque
Boise is where wilderness and adventure are just minutes from gourmet restaurants, funky local shops, and craft breweries galore. It’s a city where a river runs through it, dirt trails are right out your front door, and live theater performances are a short Uber ride away. Boise is the quintessential city large enough to offer everything you could want, yet small enough to feel friendly and easy to navigate.
Downtown Boise
Downtown Boise is the cultural center of the city and home to more than 100 shops, 80 restaurants, and several microbreweries and nightlife venues. This vibrant, livable community is walkable and friendly. Community events such as the Saturday Farmer’s Market, First Thursday, and Alive After Five Summer Concert Series bring large crowds to the area. The 8th Street Marketplace is a lively pedestrian zone lined with boutiques, local eateries, and bars. Other popular attractions include Julia Davis, Ann Morrison and Kathryn Albertson parks, the Idaho State Capitol, the historic Egyptian Theatre, the Boise Art Museum, and the Basque Block.
Boise State University
Just on the other side of the river from the downtown area is Boise State University, surrounded by residential neighborhoods and businesses catering to the student population. The unique blue playing field at the 37,000-seat Albertsons Stadium, home to the Boise State Broncos football team, is a major city landmark. The university campus is also home to the ExtraMile Arena, which hosts a variety of concert and sporting events, as well as the Morrison Center, venue for Ballet Idaho, Broadway shows, and many other cultural performances.
