Boise, ID

Boise ID scores 71/100 on safety (about average). Crime is about 31% below the national average. Pick the neighborhood carefully. Some ZIPs are fine, others are not.

Detail: overall crime index 69 (100 = avg); violent crime index 77; property crime index 61. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Boise. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Boise is about $1,446/month (moderate). At $1,446/month for a typical unit, you need about $52,056+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $484,800.

Median household income is $83,904, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($83,904) clears the $52,056 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 69°F (highs near 79°F, lows near 59°F).

You can be outside most of the year without extreme gear. Heating and cooling costs are usually moderate compared with hotter or colder metros. If you visit, go in winter or midsummer (not only in spring) to see the extremes.

Who tends to thrive in Boise: (1) Tech and finance workers (the job market is real and local pay near $83,904 helps carry housing costs) (2) People relocating for a job who can pick a safer ZIP (citywide safety is 71/100) (3) Households earning $52,056+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,446/month (4) Movers with a locked job offer in Boise who already priced rent and commute

Who should look elsewhere: (1) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Boise does not clear every bar) (2) People who will not research ZIP-level crime maps before leasing

Income sniff test: clear about $52,056 household income for $1,446/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Boise holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 71/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $1,446/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.