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Best city for remote work? Boise City, ID

A
Score
66/100
Rank #15 (top 200 cities)
Data: ACS 2023 (5-year)

Boise City is a top-tier fit for remote work—especially if you value broadband subscription alongside typical rent (2br). Overall, it’s one of the stronger performers in this set (#15 of 200). The biggest tradeoff is commute 45+ min share.

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Scope note (city proper)

This page scores the incorporated city limits (Census “Place”), not the metro area. That’s why some cities can look very different vs their surrounding region.

Why Boise City ranks here

  • Typical rent (2BR): $1,342/mo (7% lower than the national median; better for this metric).
  • Broadband subscription: 94% (3% higher than the national median; better for this metric).
  • Work-from-home share: 16% (28% higher than the national median; better for this metric).

Watch-outs

  • Commute 45+ min share: 5% (60% lower than the national median; better for this metric).
  • Bachelor’s+ rate: 47% (34% higher than the national median; better for this metric).

City snapshot

Basic demographics from ACS 2023 (city proper).

Population
235,701
Estimated total population (ACS).
Male vs female
Male 50%Female 50%

Key metrics

Values shown are from ACS 2023. National medians are computed across the ranked city set.

Typical rent (2BR)
$1,342/mo
National median: $1,441/mo
Work-from-home share
16%
National median: 12%
Broadband subscription
94%
National median: 91%
Median household income
$81,308
National median: $75,598
Bachelor’s+ rate
47%
National median: 35%
Commute 45+ min share
5%
National median: 11%

Score breakdown (by category)

Category scores are 0–100 and summarize groups of metrics used in the final score.

City
National median (dataset)
Affordability
Typical 2BR rent and housing pressure.
74/100
Connectivity
Broadband availability as a practical remote-work proxy.
94/100
Workforce
Remote-work adoption and human-capital signals.
34/100
Comfort
Commute friction and climate comfort.
95/100

Education (age 25+)

Share of adults by attainment (ACS).

5%
Less than HS
48%
HS / Some college
29%
Bachelor’s
17%
Advanced

Work style

WFH vs not WFH (ACS).

16%
Work from home
84%
Not WFH

Internet access

Household broadband subscription (ACS).

94%
Broadband
6%
No broadband

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Scorecard breakdown

Bars are rescaled to 0–100 for readability (percentage metrics use their actual percent).

City
National median (dataset)
Typical rent (2BR)
National median $1,441/mo
$1,342/mo
Broadband subscription
National median 91%
94%
Work-from-home share
National median 12%
16%
Median household income
National median $75,598
$81,308
Bachelor’s+ rate
National median 35%
47%
Commute 45+ min share
National median 11%
5%

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68/100
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66/100
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65/100

FAQ

›What is Boise City’s remote work score and rank?
Boise City, ID scores A (66/100) and ranks #15 out of the top 200 US cities in this dataset.
›Is this based on Boise City city proper or the metro area?
City proper (incorporated place). This uses Census ‘Place’ boundaries, not the metro area. Metro-level rankings can differ a lot from the city itself.
›What is the population of Boise City, ID?
Population is about 235,701 (ACS 2023, city proper).
›What is the male vs female split in Boise City, ID?
About 50% male and 50% female (ACS 2023).
›What is a typical monthly rent in Boise City, ID?
Typical rent (2BR) is $1,342/mo (national median: $1,441/mo).
›What share of workers work from home in Boise City, ID?
Work-from-home share is 16% (national median: 12%).
›How common is broadband internet in Boise City, ID?
Broadband subscription is 94% of households (national median: 91%).
›What does the education mix look like in Boise City, ID?
Among adults 25+, the shares are roughly: less than HS 5%, HS/some college 48%, bachelor’s 29%, advanced 17%.
›Where does this data come from for Boise City, ID?
Metrics are from Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates (city proper / incorporated place), with optional NOAA climate normals when available.

Note: Scores are informational and depend on data coverage and methodology. Always validate against your personal constraints (job, neighborhood, commute, safety, schools, healthcare).