Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#41
of 44 ID counties
1.7 / 10
#41 of 44 counties in Idaho for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Boise County, Idaho Eviction Risk: Very Low
6 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Robie Creek (2) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score1.7/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked6municipalities
Census tracts3scored
Population3kLiving in 6 cities
Income spent on rent17.7%avg renter household
Average rent$1,038/ month
How Boise County ranks in Idaho
Cost of living
Moderate
#29
of 51 states (statewide)
95.5 index
Idaho ranks #29 of 51 states on overall cost of living (4.5% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Housing services cost
Moderate
#24
of 51 states (statewide)
90.0 index
Idaho ranks #24 of 51 states on housing services (10.0% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Very Low
#44
of 44 ID counties
16.5% of income
#44 of 44 counties in Idaho on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Boise County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Robie Creek | 1,213 | 1.8 | 15.3% | $1,208 | Rep |
| 002 | Idaho City | 581 | 1.5 | 27.4% | $780 | Rep |
| 003 | Garden Valley | 438 | 1.8 | 14.0% | $964 | Rep |
| 004 | Crouch | 214 | 2.0 | 14.0% | $964 | Rep |
| 005 | Lowman | 46 | 1.5 | 14.0% | $964 | Rep |
| 006 | Placerville | 30 | 1.9 | 14.0% | $964 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Boise County spans 6 cities serving approximately 2,522 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.7/10. The county voted Republican by 47.3 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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Where eviction risk concentrates in Boise County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Boise County
Q1
How is the Boise County eviction risk score computed?
Each of the 6 cities in the county is independently scored on nine sub-factors. The county-wide 1.7/10 average reflects a population-weighted mean of those municipal scores.
Q2
Does Boise County have rent control?
Rent control is determined by state law and city ordinance. Idaho state framework applies. See the Idaho eviction laws rent-control guide for details.
Q3
What is the political climate in Boise County?
Boise County voted Republican by 47.3 points in 2020.