Population 6,587 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Harris Ranch
Household size in Harris Ranch
| Period | Harris Ranch | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.76 | 2.75 | 2.72 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.79 | 2.78 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 2.75 | 2.76 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.71 | 2.79 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.19 | −0.05 | +0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Harris Ranch run a little small, averaging 2.57 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.76, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Harris Ranch
| Period | Harris Ranch | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.2 | 34.6 | 35.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.7 | 35.8 | 36.6 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.6 | 37.2 | 37.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.5 | 38.4 | 38.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +3.8 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Harris Ranch skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 42.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other Boise neighborhood is older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Harris Ranch
| Period | Harris Ranch | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 10.5% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 10.4% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 9.5% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.6% of households in Harris Ranch, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Harris Ranch
Renters in Harris Ranch
| Period | Harris Ranch | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 29.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 31.9% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 30.3% | 30.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 27.5% | 27.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.5 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Harris Ranch is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 10.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Boise neighborhood has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Harris Ranch
| Period | Harris Ranch | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 7.9% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 7.2% | 11.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 5.6% | 10.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 5.6% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Harris Ranch: just 5.0% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. That is in line with the rest of the Boise area. Vacancy is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Harris Ranch
| Period | Harris Ranch | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1994 | 1989 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1989 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2001 | 1991 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2012 | 1996 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +17 | +7 | +7 | +6 |
Harris Ranch has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2012, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1994 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Harris Ranch has the newest homes of any Boise neighborhood.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Harris Ranch
| Period | Harris Ranch | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,045 | $884 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,087 | $921 | $820 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,588 | $1,075 | $941 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,225 | $1,700 | $1,407 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,180 | +$815 | +$641 | +$606 |
The median renter in Harris Ranch pays $2,225 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,180 a month from 2006–10, a 113% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 19.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. No other Boise neighborhood has higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Harris Ranch
Bachelor's degrees in Harris Ranch
| Period | Harris Ranch | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.1% | 28.8% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 62.4% | 30.0% | 25.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.7% | 31.6% | 27.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 70.9% | 36.9% | 31.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +8.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Harris Ranch is highly educated: about seven in ten adults 25 and older (70.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only one other Boise neighborhood has a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Harris Ranch
| Period | Harris Ranch | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.9% | 89.5% | 88.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.0% | 90.1% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.5% | 91.7% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.1% | 92.7% | 92.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Harris Ranch: 98.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Of Boise's 19 neighborhoods, only two have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Harris Ranch
| Period | Harris Ranch | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 7.7% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 8.4% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.9% | 4.3% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 3.2% | 3.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −4.5 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Harris Ranch has been low: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.4 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Harris Ranch compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Ranch | 2.57 | 45.5 | 6.6% | 16.8% | 5.0% | 2012 | $2,225 | 70.9% | 98.1% | 2.7% |
| Southeast Boise | 2.26 | 36.4 | 8.2% | 45.0% | 9.6% | 1987 | $1,624 | 56.4% | 96.1% | 4.3% |
| East End | 2.02 | 43.5 | 5.6% | 46.6% | 4.5% | 1977 | $1,441 | 64.9% | 96.6% | 1.5% |
| Vista | 2.09 | 34.9 | 12.8% | 47.9% | 5.5% | 1979 | $1,422 | 36.4% | 94.4% | 5.2% |
| Downtown | 1.44 | 43.6 | 4.3% | 87.9% | 11.1% | 1994 | $1,103 | 43.4% | 94.7% | 2.3% |
| Depot Bench | 2.33 | 35.4 | 11.5% | 41.5% | 6.9% | 1962 | $1,222 | 50.9% | 94.2% | 4.0% |
| Hillcrest | 2.06 | 43.8 | 1.5% | 28.1% | 4.5% | 1972 | $1,359 | 45.1% | 99.4% | 8.1% |
| North End | 2.07 | 41.1 | 5.4% | 41.4% | 8.1% | 1947 | $1,254 | 61.9% | 98.6% | 2.8% |
| Central Bench | 2.10 | 36.0 | 15.0% | 56.7% | 7.3% | 1970 | $1,225 | 33.6% | 93.7% | 2.9% |
| Highlands | 2.12 | 48.0 | 8.8% | 24.2% | 0.9% | 1981 | $1,426 | 80.8% | 98.0% | 2.2% |
| Veterans Park | 2.19 | 36.6 | 9.3% | 57.2% | 8.0% | 1977 | $1,378 | 45.8% | 94.4% | 3.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Harris Ranch. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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