boise lifestyle

Idaho has received all kinds of rewards and press coverage for its great lifestyle and amazing, friendly people. One of the biggest population centers of Idaho is of course Boise and the surrounding cities, commonly called the Treasure Valley.

Boise has a population of about 223,000 with a median household income of almost $52,000 per year. The city is spans over 82 square miles at an elevation of approximately 2725 feet above sea level.

One of the great things about Boise its lower cost of living than many other parts of the country. Boise sits about 9% lower than the national average for this measure. The median age is around 36 years old, and unemployment is 2.5%.

As far as housing—a big part of any decision to move—median rent is $1250 (and going up), with the average home listing price close to $275,000. State sales tax is 6%.