Boise, Idaho
America’s Best Places Rank: 33rd
Population: 202,703
Mayor: David H. Bieter
Why it’s ranked: Tucked against foothills that rise into the Rocky Mountains, Boise offers great outdoor opportunities near the city. The schools are among the best in the nation, and the city also boasts of Boise State University. The city scored poorly, however, on park acres, cultural offerings, and air quality.
How it ranked:
Percent with bachelor's degrees: 36.2
Percent under poverty level: 11.5
Median household income: $50,633
Violent crime rate: 2,788.7
Property crime rate: 2,788.7
School score: 75.19
Pro sports teams: 0
Foreclosure rate: .0143
Percent Unemployment: 8.9
Park acres per 1,000 residents: 13.5
Bars: 65
Restaurants: 466
Museums: 24
Colleges: 2
Libraries: 12
Air Quality Index: 115
Population: 202,703
Mayor: David H. Bieter
Why it’s ranked: Tucked against foothills that rise into the Rocky Mountains, Boise offers great outdoor opportunities near the city. The schools are among the best in the nation, and the city also boasts of Boise State University. The city scored poorly, however, on park acres, cultural offerings, and air quality.
How it ranked:
Percent with bachelor's degrees: 36.2
Percent under poverty level: 11.5
Median household income: $50,633
Violent crime rate: 2,788.7
Property crime rate: 2,788.7
School score: 75.19
Pro sports teams: 0
Foreclosure rate: .0143
Percent Unemployment: 8.9
Park acres per 1,000 residents: 13.5
Bars: 65
Restaurants: 466
Museums: 24
Colleges: 2
Libraries: 12
Air Quality Index: 115
