Boise, Idaho: The Basics at a Glance

When you’re looking for a town to move to or invest in, knowing the basics is key; population, climate, cost of living, etc.

Here are some quick facts about the basics of the Boise Metro Area, most commonly known as the Treasure Valley.  The Treasure Valley encompasses Ada, Boise, Canyon, Gem and Owyhee counties.

Quick Facts about the Treasure Valley:  Residents
Population:  683,525
Median Age:  35.8
Male:  49.97%
Female:  50.18% Female
96% of Boise are U.S. Citizens VS 93% as the national average

Quick Facts about the Treasure Valley:  Climate
Average of 220 Sunny Days
Low Humidity
Average Rain Fall:  12.1 inches
The BEST:  No hurricanes or tornadoes!
Elevation:  2,840 ft.
Mean Snowfall:  21.3 inches
Average High for July:  90.2 F
Average Low for January:  21.6 F

Quick Facts about the Treasure Valley:  Cost of Living
96% of the national average
Property Taxes:  Ranges from about 1.2% - 2% average, varying by area
Property Values for owner-occupied housing units: $150k - $175k
Household Car Ownership:  2 cars
Number of Households:  245,109
Median Household Income:  $51,925
Housing Units Occupied by Owner:  68.4% VS. 63% national average

Quick Facts about the Treasure Valley:  Commute Travel
Most Common Method of Travel:  78.4% Drove Alone in Car
Average Travel Time:  19.6 minutes VS. 25.2 minutes national

So far so good?  We will continue to delve into the specifics of what makes the Boise community what it is!

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