There are 21 independent living communities in Boise, Idaho. Independent living costs in Idaho range from around $18 up to $96 daily, with a mean cost running approximately $60. The per month expense averages roughly $1,801 and ranges between $548 and $2,887. Annually, the median cost is about $21,615, which is below the national average of $23,100.
The cost of independent living in Boise generally ranges from $1,430 per month to $2,571 per month. The average cost is approximately $1,980 per month, or around $23,760 per year.
Boise is a medium sized city in Ada County within Idaho and also the state's capital. It is part of the Boise City-Nampa metro area. With 235,657 people living in the city limits and 470,396 in the surrounding area, it is the biggest city in the state. Those over 55 compose around 23% of the population.
Boise has an above average SeniorScore™ of 74. The city has a median per capita income of $28,000 and a median household income is $54,000 (the Idaho state average is $43,000). The current unemployment rate is around 7.84% and the average housing price is $82,500, which is significantly less than the Idaho average of $238,500.
Boise has tolerable mean temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area gets optimal amounts of precipitation each year. Boise has poor air quality and a moderate crime rate in comparison to other American cities.