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Southeast Boise

Idaho · Boise City · 32,664 residents · 7.672 sq mi
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The short version

Southeast Boise is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,486. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $537,921. These figures are approximated by combining the 10 census tracts that make up Southeast Boise; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
50% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,664
Population density
4,258 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,486
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$52,898
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$537,921
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,600
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.4%
49.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(26,362)
Black0.6%(197)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(2,368)
Asian5.6%(1,833)
Other5.8%(1,904)
Diversity Score42.1%(13,752)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(26,362)
Black0.6%(197)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(2,368)
Asian5.6%(1,833)
Other5.8%(1,904)
Diversity Score42.1%(13,752)
Diversity Score
42
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
Female
51.9%
Foreign born
8.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in Boise City

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Middle
Pop 34,057
Auburndale
Pop 34,216
Glendale
Pop 35,585
Richmond Hill
Pop 32,785
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Middle
Income$94,910−1%
Home value$902,705+68%
Population34,057+4%
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Income$95,096same
Home value$972,427+81%
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Income$95,258same
Home value$817,565+52%
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Income$89,437−6%
Home value$828,381+54%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southeast Boise, Boise City, Idaho?

Southeast Boise, Boise City, Idaho has about 32,664 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Southeast Boise, Boise City, Idaho?

The typical household in Southeast Boise, Boise City, Idaho earns about $95,486 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southeast Boise, Boise City, Idaho expensive?

In Southeast Boise, Boise City, Idaho, the median home is worth about $537,921, and the typical rent is about $1,600 a month.

How educated are people in Southeast Boise, Boise City, Idaho?

About 55.3% of adults age 25 and over in Southeast Boise, Boise City, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southeast Boise, Boise City, Idaho?

About 14.9% of people in Southeast Boise, Boise City, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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