The Town FilesAda County, Idaho
518,935 people. The median home is worth $512,300 (typical Idaho town: $291,900) and the median household earns $91,502.
Towns in Ada County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City | 235,684 | $484,800 | $83,904 | 38.6 |
| Meridian | 117,635 | $531,600 | $100,795 | 37.5 |
| Eagle | 30,346 | $772,900 | $122,894 | 47.6 |
| Kuna | 24,011 | $423,900 | $96,219 | 31.8 |
| Garden City | 12,316 | $449,500 | $70,124 | 42.3 |
| Star | 11,117 | $564,300 | $97,936 | 40.3 |
| Hidden Springs | 3,076 | $773,500 | $163,203 | 43.4 |
People and housing
| Ada County | Typical Idaho town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $512,300 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $1,577 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $91,502 | $66,924 |
| Median age | 38.4 | 36.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.6% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% | 11.4% |
Jobs and pay
288,010 jobs in 2024, average pay $70,588 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 247 storm events in Ada County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Ada County has been included in 6 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4534: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3467: Covid-19 |
| October 7, 2017 | Flood | DR-4342: Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3244: Hurricane Katrina |
| September 1, 2000 | Fire | DR-1341: Wildfires |
| December 31, 1964 | Flood | DR-186: Heavy Rains & Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).