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Boise, ID

Aggregated across 8 ZIP codes in Boise.

Population: 236,220 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Boise, ID is $573,600 — up 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $571,375 after a median 19 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,896/month. 62 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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$573,600

Median home value

+1.8%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$573,600
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+6.6%
5-year appreciation
+1.4%
10-year appreciation
+127.5%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$612,286
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
$571,375
Median list price
$631,031
Median price per sqft
$322
1-year sale-price change
-2.6%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
62
For-sale inventory
723
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
30
1-year forecast
-1.2%
Days to pending
24 days
New listings (monthly)
346

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,896/mo
1-year rent change
+6.9%
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
62
Elementary schools
39
Middle schools
8
High schools
11
Charter schools
7
School districts serving the area
INSPIRE ACADEMICS INC., BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT, THE VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL INC.
Schools include
INSPIRE VIRTUAL CHARTER SCHOOL, BOISE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MADISON EARLY CHILDHOOD 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 (varies by location)
includes 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
56.3°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
20.4 in
Annual snowfall
30.6 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
13.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
-24,716
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
47,889
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
35,641

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
216
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)
46
Hospitals include
BOISE VA MEDICAL CENTER, ST LUKE'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, SAINT ALPHONSUS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.6 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
109
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
1,984
Housing built before 1970
26.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,594
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
81.5%

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

BoiseState medianUS median
Median home value$573,600$437,255$289,727
Median sale price$571,375$441,990$325,000
Median days on market19 days62 days51 days
Typical rent$1,896/mo$1,700/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,594$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 Boise, ID?
$573,600.
What is the median sale price in Boise, ID?
$571,375.
How long do homes take to sell in Boise, ID?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in Boise, ID?
Typical rent: $1,896/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Boise, ID?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, lightning, strongWind, wildfire, heatWave.
Is Boise, ID in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Boise, ID?
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 Boise, ID?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Boise, ID?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Boise, ID?
62 schools (39 elementary, 8 middle, 11 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Boise, ID walkable?
Walkability index: 13.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Boise, ID?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Boise, ID?
Regional Price Parity: 95.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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