Boise, Idaho · ZIP 83709

Boise — ZIP 83709

Boise (83709) scores 56/100 — Fair for Boise. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $489K.

Overall NeighborScore

C-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 index69/100

Avg math proficiency47%

Avg reading proficiency58%

Schools nearby15

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index46/100

Typical home value$489K

Median rent$2,115/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

$489K

Median Rent

$2,115/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
ELIZA HART SPALDING STEM ACADEMY	PK–05	610	70%	70%
CHRISTINE DONNELL SCHOOL OF THE ARTS	KG–05	464	68%	67%
LAKE HAZEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	328	62%	62%
SILVER SAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	250	62%	67%
PEPPER RIDGE ELEMENTARY	PK–05	472	61%	66%
AMITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	371	52%	57%
MAPLE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	370	47%	53%
LAKE HAZEL MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	986	44%	60%
GRACE JORDAN ELEMENTARY	PK–06	402	38%	44%
WEST JUNIOR HIGH	07–09	717	37%	58%
DESERT SAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	477	37%	46%
BOISE ONLINE SCHOOL - ELEMENTARY	KG–06	20	37%	57%
BORAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,308	36%	54%
INSPIRE VIRTUAL CHARTER SCHOOL	KG–12	1,210	35%	58%
BOISE ONLINE SCHOOL - SECONDARY	07–12	254	17%	52%

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

58,631

Median Income

$93K

Homeownership

81%

Median Age

36.9 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 83709 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 83709 has a school score of 69/100. 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 83709 is approximately $489K. 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 83709 in Boise has an overall NeighborScore of 56/100. 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.