Boise, Idaho
Want to know the bare bones facts about Boise? Well, here you go. Boise is a friendly city in Idaho with people that will walk up to and start a conversation or pull over to help you change a tire. It's cold in the winter, but the warm hearts more than make up for the snow.
Population
202,832 people; since 2000, it has had a population growth of 6.92 percent.
Real Estate in Boise
Home appreciation the last year (2009) has been -9.60 percent. The median home value is $188,590 and appreciation is -9.60% over the last year. Renters make up 33.13% of the population. 4.40% of houses and apartments are unoccupied.
Compared to the rest of the country, Boise City's cost of living is 6.03% Lower than the U.S. average.
Cost of Living / Economy
The unemployment rate is 7.40%, with job growth of -9.00%; however, future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 14.60%. The income per capita is $26,019, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $48,345. Sales tax rate is 6.00%. Income tax is 8.20%.
Education
Schools spend $4,765 per student. There are 19 pupils per teacher, 616 students per librarian, and 380 children per counselor.
Boise Crime Rate
Violent crime is 3; property crime is 5.
Climate
Boise gets 12 inches of rain and 20 inches of snow. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 88. On average, there are 206 sunny days per year. The July high is around 90 degrees. The January low is 22. The comfort index is a 68.
Boise Vacation Accommodations
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