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Boise, Idaho: crime rate and local statistics
According to the FBI, Boise had 2.8 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 29% higher than the Idaho rate (2.2). Its median household earns $83,904 and the median home value is $484,800. Population: about 237,242 (Census, 2020-2024). Boise is the capital of Idaho.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Boise?
Boise's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 2.8 per 1,000 residents, based on 666 offenses reported to the FBI. For comparison, that is 29% higher than the Idaho rate (2.2) and 15% lower than the national rate (3.3). 3 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 1,965 (8.2 per 1,000 residents). Violent crimes fell 9% between 2021 and 2025 (735 to 666).
| Offense (2025) | Boise count | Per 1,000 | Idaho per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 666 | 2.8 | 2.2 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 3 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 145 | 0.61 | 0.42 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 38 | 0.16 | 0.06 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 480 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,965 | 8.2 | 6.1 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 163 | 0.68 | 0.89 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,607 | 6.7 | 4.6 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 195 | 0.82 | 0.53 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Boise changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 735 | 3,151 | 4 |
| 2022 | 625 | 2,903 | 3 |
| 2023 | 664 | 2,972 | 5 |
| 2024 | 703 | 2,637 | 3 |
| 2025 | 666 | 1,965 | 3 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Boise Police Department's own reports.
How does Boise compare with Idaho?
Boise's median household earns $83,904 a year, close to the state figure ($77,800). The median owner-occupied home is worth $484,800 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,446 a month. About 237,242 people live on 85 square miles of land, roughly 2,786 per square mile. The city lies in Ada County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Boise | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 237,242 | 1,934,262 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $83,904 | $77,800 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $484,800 | $418,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,446 | $1,238 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 10.6% | 10.6% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 47.5% | 31.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 63.2% | 72.1% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 38.6 | 37.3 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Boise?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Ada County as “Relatively Moderate”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: wildfire (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Boise?
Boise city limits had 1 highway work zone in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (active that day). Where crews are working: US-20. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Boise?
Inside the city limits there are 74 public schools (2024-25) and 21 private schools (2023-24). 10 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 3 state parks or recreation areas: Eagle Island State Park, Lucky Peak State Park and Veteran's Memorial State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Boise
Gun shops
13 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Boise city limits (12 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 41 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 4 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Al's Sporting Goods (Boise), Big 5 Sporting Goods #279 (Boise), Boise Pawn LLC (Boise), Cabela's 419 (Boise), Cliffs Guns, Safes, Reloading (Boise), D&B Supply (Boise), Old Arms Of Idaho LLC (Boise), Pawn 1 (Boise) and 4 more.
Liquor stores
15 liquor stores are on the map inside the Boise city limits: Free Spirits Beverage Company (Boise), Idaho State Liquor Dispensary (Boise), Idaho State Liquor Store (2 locations), Idaho State Liquor Store (6 in Boise), Idaho State Liquor Store No. 116 (Boise), Idaho State Liquor Store Number 104 (Boise), Liquor Stores (Boise), State Liquor Store (Boise) and 1 more. Idaho has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Boise city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Boise?
In 2025, Boise had 2.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (666 reported), 29% higher than the Idaho rate (2.2). The property-crime rate was 8.2 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Boise?
$83,904 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $77,800 for Idaho.
How much do homes cost in Boise?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $484,800 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $418,600 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Boise?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Ada County as “Relatively Moderate”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: wildfire (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Meridian, ID (9 mi) · Nampa, ID (17 mi) · Caldwell, ID (22 mi) · Twin Falls, ID (114 mi) · Pocatello, ID (196 mi) · Idaho Falls, ID (210 mi)
More: Idaho statewide numbers · county page: Ada County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Boise City city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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