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Boise, ID Neighborhood Guide

Population: 236K · ID

Walkability (est.)
35
Car-Dependent
Safety Score
88
294 crimes/100K
Avg Commute
21.6 min
one way
Work from Home
14%
of workers

Commute Breakdown

Drive Alone: 78%
Public Transit: 1%
Work from Home: 14%
Other: 7%

Source: Census ACS 2022

Amenities

1,178
Restaurants (est.)
47
Parks (est.)
5
Hospitals (est.)

Estimated from Census County Business Patterns

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best neighborhoods in Boise?

Boise has many diverse neighborhoods. Use our walkability and safety scores to find the best fit for your lifestyle.

What is the average commute time in Boise?

The average commute in Boise, ID is 21.6 minutes. 78% of workers drive alone, 1% use public transit, and 14% work from home (Census ACS 2022).

How safe is Boise?

Boise has a safety score of 88/100 based on FBI UCR 2022 data, with a violent crime rate of 294 per 100,000 residents. This is above average for major US cities.

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Data sources: Census ACS 2022, FBI UCR 2022, Census CBP. Walkability estimated from Census population density. Amenity counts estimated from Census County Business Patterns.