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Boise, ID

Aggregated across 8 ZIP codes in Boise.

Population: 236,220 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Boise, ID is $570,910 — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $636,519 after a median 14 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,923/month. 62 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winter weather, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$570,910

Typical home value

+2.4%

1-year change

14

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$570,910
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
+6.5%
5-year appreciation
+1.3%
10-year appreciation
+127.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$605,625
House Price Index (state)
668.3 (+3.5% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$636,519
Median list price
$629,800
Median price per sqft
$353
1-year sale-price change
+5.6%
Median days on market
14 days
Homes sold (recent period)
970
For-sale inventory
722
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
466
1-year forecast
+0.4%
Days to pending
24 days
New listings (monthly)
311

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,923/mo
1-year rent change
+7.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,130/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,256/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,508/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,088/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,521/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)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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
6
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT, CARDINAL ACADEMY INCORPORATED, JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
Schools include
BOISE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LINCOLN EARLY LEARNING CENTER, NORTH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, lightning, strong wind, wildfire, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · wildfire: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
72
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
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.2°F
Average high
63.2°F
Average low
40.8°F
Annual precipitation
14.9 in
Annual snowfall
41.5 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)
42
Days with Good air quality
270
Days with Moderate air quality
95
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

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
34
Nearest airport
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI) (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
6
Hospitals include
BOISE VA MEDICAL CENTER, ST LUKE'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, SAINT ALPHONSUS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.7 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,772 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1984
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
256,007
Average weekly wage
$1,446
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
5,221

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

How it compares

BoiseState medianUS median
Typical home value$570,910$437,628$288,527
Median sale price$636,519$441,990$325,000
Median days on market14 days62 days51 days
Typical rent$1,923/mo$1,701/mo$1,809/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 typical home value in Boise, ID?
$570,910.
What is the median sale price in Boise, ID?
$636,519.
How long do homes take to sell in Boise, ID?
Median days on market: 14 days.
What is typical rent in Boise, ID?
Typical rent: $1,923/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Boise, ID?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, lightning, strong wind, wildfire, heat wave.
Is Boise, ID in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 72 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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, 2024-25).
Is Boise, ID walkable?
Walkability index: 13.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Boise, ID?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (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).

ZIP codes in Boise

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