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Boise, ID — ZIP 83705

Population: 26,830 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 83705 (Boise, ID) is $429,814 — up 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $496,000 after a median 59 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,578/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$429,814

Median home value

+0.7%

1-year change

59

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$429,814
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
+4.1%
5-year appreciation
-0.8%
10-year appreciation
+139.7%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$465,575
House Price Index (state)
629.4 (-1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$496,000
Median list price
$730,000
Median price per sqft
$271
1-year sale-price change
+1.0%
Median days on market
59 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
76
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
-1.3%
Days to pending
24 days
New listings (monthly)
38

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,578/mo
1-year rent change
+10.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$841/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,052/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,311/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,704/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,966/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
95.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
11.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$7.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
PEACE VALLEY CHARTER SCHOOL INC., BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
Schools include
PEACE VALLEY CHARTER SCHOOL, HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MONROE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, lightning, strongWind, wildfire, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
251
Days with Moderate air quality
111
Highest AQI recorded (year)
120

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
215
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
51,106
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
38,017

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
124
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,772 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
44.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,385
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
76.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
245,424
Average weekly wage
$1,268
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
4,682

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 83705State medianUS median
Median home value$429,814$437,255$289,727
Median sale price$496,000$441,990$325,000
Median days on market59 days62 days51 days
Typical rent$1,578/mo$1,700/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,385$1,455$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 83705?
$429,814.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 83705?
$496,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 83705?
Median days on market: 59 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 83705?
Typical rent: $1,578/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 83705?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, lightning, strongWind, wildfire, heatWave.
Is ZIP 83705 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 83705?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 83705?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 83705?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 83705?
8 schools (7 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 83705 walkable?
Walkability index: 17.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 83705?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 83705?
Regional Price Parity: 95.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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