Southwest Ada County Alliance is home to 15,051 people in Boise City. 85% of homes are owner-occupied. Households here earn about 30% more than in Boise City as a whole. There are 2,579 people per square mile. Median rent is $2,014 a month. Median home value sits at $500,849. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Southwest Ada County Alliance; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
85% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
15,051
Population density
2,579 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
US average: 38.9
Land area
5.84 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$109,281
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$49,182
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$500,849
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,014
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.2%
14.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.67 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(12,026)
Black0.7%(104)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(1,418)
Asian5.6%(837)
Other4.4%(666)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(12,026)
Black0.7%(104)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(1,418)
Asian5.6%(837)
Other4.4%(666)
Diversity Score
43
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Southwest Ada County Alliance, Boise City, Idaho?
Southwest Ada County Alliance, Boise City, Idaho has about 15,051 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Southwest Ada County Alliance, Boise City, Idaho?
The typical household in Southwest Ada County Alliance, Boise City, Idaho earns about $109,281 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Southwest Ada County Alliance, Boise City, Idaho expensive?
In Southwest Ada County Alliance, Boise City, Idaho, the median home is worth about $500,849, and the typical rent is about $2,014 a month.
How educated are people in Southwest Ada County Alliance, Boise City, Idaho?
About 38.7% of adults age 25 and over in Southwest Ada County Alliance, Boise City, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Southwest Ada County Alliance, Boise City, Idaho?
About 6.7% of people in Southwest Ada County Alliance, Boise City, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.
