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West Valley

Idaho · Boise City · 28,697 residents · 5.858 sq mi
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The short version

West Valley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,676. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $424,578. These figures are approximated by combining the 8 census tracts that make up West Valley; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
77% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,697
Population density
4,899 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,676
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$39,513
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$424,578
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,567
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.3%
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(23,798)
Black0.8%(236)
Hispanic / Latino9%(2,571)
Asian3.2%(908)
Other4.1%(1,184)
Diversity Score37.7%(10,815)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(23,798)
Black0.8%(236)
Hispanic / Latino9%(2,571)
Asian3.2%(908)
Other4.1%(1,184)
Diversity Score37.7%(10,815)
Diversity Score
38
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
Female
51.0%
Foreign born
8.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Valley, Boise City, Idaho?

West Valley, Boise City, Idaho has about 28,697 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Valley, Boise City, Idaho earns about $77,676 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Valley, Boise City, Idaho expensive?

In West Valley, Boise City, Idaho, the median home is worth about $424,578, and the typical rent is about $1,567 a month.

How educated are people in West Valley, Boise City, Idaho?

About 36.6% of adults age 25 and over in West Valley, Boise City, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Valley, Boise City, Idaho?

About 9.1% of people in West Valley, 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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