The story of this market
The typical home in Boise, Idaho sells for about $545,000, or $353 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 12 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,705 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+5.3%
ID · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Boise, Idaho
The Boise housing market is currently cooling, characterized by a median sale price of $545,000 and a median of 12 days on market. Rising inventory levels are providing buyers with more negotiating leverage, shifting the market away from the high-demand conditions seen in previous years. These trends are driven by broader economic adjustments and a stabilization in buyer activity.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Boise yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).
Deterministic aggregate of 8 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 0.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 113 days on market with 2.4 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
7% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 95.24% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 10.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
- Wahooz Family Fun Zone4.410 mi
- Roaring Springs Water Park4.49.9 mi
- Shindig Farms4.620.5 mi
- Fly High Boise Trampoline Park4.53.7 mi
- K1 Speed Boise4.58.1 mi
- Ford Idaho Center4.315.3 mi
- Wahooz Family Fun Zone4.410 mi
- Topgolf Boise4.17.4 mi
- Expo Idaho4.54.4 mi
- Albertsons Stadium4.60.9 mi
- Ann Morrison Park4.71 mi
- Zoo Boise4.20.5 mi
- Cinemark Majestic Cinemas4.58.5 mi
- Wahooz Family Fun Zone4.410 mi
- Settlers' Park4.79.9 mi
- Old Idaho Penitentiary Site4.82.2 mi
- Freak Alley Gallery4.70.2 mi
- Hyde Park4.81.1 mi
- Warhawk Air Museum4.916.2 mi
- Discovery Center of Idaho4.40.5 mi
- Ann Morrison Park4.71 mi
- Zoo Boise4.20.5 mi
- Settlers' Park4.79.9 mi
- Camel’s Back Park4.81.4 mi
- Discovery Park4.89.6 mi
- Topgolf Boise4.17.4 mi
- Falcon Crest Golf Club4.110 mi
- Warm Springs Golf Course4.42.4 mi
- Quail Hollow Golf Course4.43.5 mi
- Hillcrest Country Club4.52.7 mi
- Boise Towne Square4.33.9 mi
- The Village at Meridian4.67.4 mi
- WinCo Foods4.50.5 mi
- Albertsons Market Street4.67.4 mi
- WinCo Foods4.54.2 mi
- Boise Airport4.53.8 mi
- SKYDIVE SKYDOWN - Boise's closest skydiving experience!4.922.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A major 25-mile pathway along the Boise River that serves as a central recreational spine for the city, connecting numerous parks and providing significant lifestyle value.
The primary regional shopping destination in the area, serving as a major commercial anchor for residents and visitors.
A popular community park in the North End known for its hiking trails and scenic views, highly valued for its proximity to residential neighborhoods.
A significant outdoor recreation area featuring a reservoir that offers boating, swimming, and fishing, serving as a key regional amenity.
Boise is well-suited for family buyers and those seeking a balance between urban amenities and outdoor access. The market currently favors buyers due to rising inventory, making it a potential entry point for those looking to establish roots in a growing regional hub.
The city is served by a network of major highway corridors, with commuting patterns largely centered around the Boise metropolitan area. Public transit options are available but the city remains heavily reliant on personal vehicle transportation.
The rental market in Boise shows a median rent of approximately $1,705 for a 2-bedroom unit, with a gross rental yield of 4.6%. The market is currently experiencing a cooling phase, which may influence vacancy pressure and investor activity as buyers gain more leverage.
Boise serves as the economic and governmental hub of Idaho, with a diverse industry mix including technology, healthcare, and public administration. The city maintains steady growth momentum, supported by its role as the state capital and a regional center for business.
Development activity is focused on urban infill projects within the downtown core and continued expansion of master-planned communities like Harris Ranch. These projects are designed to accommodate the city's steady population growth.
Parcels in Boise are subject to standard municipal and county tax levies, with additional assessments for school districts and local utility services.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Idaho) — Homestead Property Tax Exemption: Exempts the lesser of $125,000 or 50% of the market value for assessment purposes from property taxation. Formula: Exemption = min($125,000, 0.50 * Market Value).
Data sourced from World Population Review and ACS estimates.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.