Boise, Idaho · ZIP 83705

Boise — ZIP 83705

Boise (83705) scores 52/100 — Fair for Boise. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $431K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share25%

Property crime share75%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index59/100

Avg math proficiency34%

Avg reading proficiency40%

Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index50/100

Typical home value$431K

Median rent$1,565/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$431K

Median Rent

$1,565/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,389

Violent Crime

1,157

Property Crime

3,232

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Ada County, Idaho (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	264	47%	57%
MONROE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	206	47%	52%
OWYHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	167	37%	37%
WHITNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	469	33%	33%
SOUTH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL	07–09	533	32%	42%
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	299	32%	37%
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	228	22%	32%
PEACE VALLEY CHARTER SCHOOL	KG–08	192	22%	32%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

27,542

Median Income

$65K

Homeownership

57%

Median Age

36.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 83705 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 83705 has a school score of 59/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 83705 is approximately $431K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 83705 in Boise has an overall NeighborScore of 52/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.