Intel's Non-volatile Memory Solutions Group (NSG) invites you to learn more about Boise.

2. City Overview
Population: 205,671
Metro Area: Boise City Area
Nearby Cities: Garden City, Meridian, Eagle,
and Kuna
Median Household Income: $49,182
59% Home Owners
39% Bachelor’s Degree or higher
Average Age: 33
“The Boise area is a great place to live, work, and visit! Whether it’s the vibrant cultural
and recreational opportunities, the friendly people, or the mild climate, Boise and the
surrounding communities afford a quality of life second to none. Good jobs, affordable
housing and a safe, clean, and vibrant downtown all add up to a great place to live.”
-Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce

3. Awards & Recognition
#6 Best Place to Live – US News & World Report, 2016
Top 20 America’s Fast Growing Cities – Forbes, 2016
Top 5 Places for Millennial Startups – Techco, 2016
Top 10 Hottest Housing Markets of 2016 – Zillow
Ranked #1 Most Secure Large Metro Areas in US – Farmers Insurance Group
#9 Hottest Mid-Size Cities for Entrepreneurs – INC.com
Ranked in Top 5 Best Travel-Worthy State Capitals – USA Today, 2016
Ranked in Top 10 Downtown Scenes – Livability

4. Quality of Life
Idaho projected to have 6th fastest job growth in nation through 2024
Median Household Income is $49,182
Boise ranked as one of the most secure large metro areas in the US
Cost of Living - 3.8% below national average
Top 10 Best Big Cities for Active Families – Outside Magazine
“Boise is a regional hub for jazz and theater” – Forbes
“Minimal rain, warm summers, and little snow in the winters.
Snow enthusiasts can take the 25 minute drive to a nearby ski resort.”
City Comparison
San Jose, CA
Median Household Income: $77,000
(highest median household income of any major city in US)
Economy Boise
United
States
Unemployment
Rate
3.7% 6.3%
Recent Job
Growth
2.49% 1.18%

5. Community
Boise Population
White: 89%
Hispanic or Latino – 7%
Black or African American: 1.5%
Asian – 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0.2%
Some other race: 2.5%
Two or more races: 3%
City Comparison
San Jose Population
White: 42.8%
Hispanic or Latino – 33.2%
Black or African American: 3.2%
Asian – 32.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native: 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0.4%
Some other race: 15.7%
Two or more races: 5%
Third largest city in the Pacific Northwest
Center for high tech, agribusiness, food processing, shared
services, manufacturing, state government, and other thriving
industries
Cultural attractions include the Opera Idaho, Idaho Dance
Theatre, Boise Art Museum, and Ballet Idaho
Boise has the 4th highest amount of bicycle commuters per
capita in comparison to other US cities

6. Downtown Living
 “From casual to fine dining, sidewalk cafes, brewpubs, wine bars
and more, downtown Boise has over 90 dining options to satisfy
your craving.”
- DowntownBoise.org
 200 shopping options ranging from boutiques, galleries, to gift
stores
 Over 50 night clubs & bars in downtown Boise
 25 wineries and 20 breweries within 32 miles of Boise

7. Recreation
 Four seasons of outdoor recreation including skiing, hiking, cycling,
fishing, rock climbing, and rafting
 Hiking and biking north of downtown Boise
 The Boise National Forest covers over 2,000,000 acres north of Boise
 Boise Zoo and Idaho Aquarium
 Numerous professional sports teams including the Boise Hawks
(Minor League Baseball), Idaho Steelheads (Minor League Hockey),
and Idaho Stampede (NBA Developmental League),
 Boise State University has a 36,800 seat football stadium

8. Activities
Boise River Greenbelt
Hulls Gulch Reserve
Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area
Boise Art Museum
Discovery Center of Idaho
Aquarium of Boise
Capital City Public Market
Boise Zoo
Idaho Botanical Garden
Boise Farmers Market
World Center for Birds of Prey
Morrison-Knudsen Nature Center

9. Housing
City Comparison
San Jose, CA
Median Price - $789,000
Average price per sqft - $515
Average Listing Price : $297,588+ / -
*sample house listed on Zillow for $299,900 in Boise.
4 Bed, 4 Bath, 3,115 sqft
Home values have gone up 11% over past year
Home values are projected to rise 4.4% within next year
67% are home owners
Average price per sqft - $145

10. Apartment Living
Average Rent per Month: 1,275+ / -
*sample apartment listed on apartmentguide.com in Boise.
1 Bed, 1 bath, 830 sq. ft. - $950 - $1,015
2 Bed, 2 bath, 1,075 sq. ft. - $1,050 - $1,200
San Jose, CA: Average Rent per month: $2,936+ / -
One bedroom apartments average - $2,257
Two bedroom apartments average - $2,813
Three bedroom apartment average - $3,269

11. School System
 Boise School District – 33 elementary schools, 8 junior high schools,
and 5 high schools
 The Washington Post has ranked all four high schools in the top 11%
in the U.S for past eight years
 The National Association of Music Manufacturers recognized Boise as
one of the top U.S communities for music education
49% of population age 25 years old and older have a bachelors’ degree
or more
Nearby Colleges & Universities
Boise State University
BYU-Idaho
University of Idaho-Boise
College of Idaho (25 miles away)
College of Western Idaho (30 miles away)
School Great! Schools
Rating
Longfellow
Elementary
10/10
Riverside
Elementary
10/10
East Junior High 9/10
North Junior High 8/10
Timberline High
School
8/10
Boise Senior High 7/10

12. Commute & Public Transit
 Boise Airport serves over 3,000,000 travelers annually
 Six major airlines offer daily nonstop flights to 17 major
cities including to Chicago, Denver, Houston, and Los Angeles.
 78% of workforce live and work within the city limits
 Average work commute time is only 18 minutes
 87% of Boise commuters have a 30 min or less commute
 Boise Airport (BOI) is located <5 miles from
downtown Boise and is an 8 minute drive from Intel’s site

13. Weekend Plans?
Bogus Basin is just 45 minutes from downtown,
offering biking, hiking, disc golf, live music, hiking and
running events
 Hells Canyon – deepest river gorge in North America
 Sawtooth Mountain Range
 Idaho Wine Country
Regional Destinations
Salt Lake City, Utah – 340 miles
Yellowstone National Park – 388 miles
Portland, Oregon – 430 miles
Carson City, Nevada – 450 miles
Helena, MT – 486 miles
Seattle, Washington – 500 miles

14. Inside Intel

15. High Tech Companies in Boise Area
Large Employers in Boise
 Micron
 Sony
 Hewlett-Packard
 American Semiconductor
 Cradlepoint
 ON Semiconductor
 Boise State University
 Dell
 Boise State University
 St. Luke’s Health System
 Hewlett-Packard
 Boise School District
 Micron
J R Simplot
City of Boise
Wells Fargo
WDS Global
DirecTV