Boise housing market at a glance
Market data refreshed October 1, 2026. For the three months ending August 2026, Redfin reported a Boise median sale price of $544,640, a median 12 days on market, and 967 homes sold. The median sale price was 3.7% higher than the same period a year earlier. Source: Redfin Boise Housing Market.
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated Boise's population at 238,429 on July 1, 2025, 1.1% above the April 2020 estimate base. Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts.
Schools and education research
Research links reviewed October 1, 2026. School assignments depend on the property address and can change. Use the official Boise School District and West Ada School District resources to research attendance boundaries, programs, transportation, enrollment, and transfer rules. Verify ratings, boundaries, programs, transportation, and enrollment directly with the applicable district; this guide does not rank or recommend schools or neighborhoods.
Business and development watch
In September 2026, the City of Boise identified Downtown, Shoreline, the University District, South Boise Village, and West Boise for proposed Opportunity Zone designation. Designation and project timing can change. Source: City of Boise, September 2026.
What the numbers mean for a buyer
A citywide median does not establish the value of a particular home. Neighborhood, condition, lot, property type, school boundary, and recent comparable sales still control the conversation. With Boise homes moving faster than the other southwest Idaho cities in this snapshot, financing and documentation should be ready before the right property appears.
Jeff Lake helps Boise borrowers compare conventional, FHA, VA, jumbo, down-payment-assistance, renovation, refinance, HELOC, and investment-property financing. Explore the mortgage help page, review Get Jeffed Up, or ask Jeff a Boise mortgage question.
Market statistics are historical snapshots and may change. School information is provided for neutral research and is not a recommendation or guarantee. This information is educational and is not an appraisal, property valuation, or commitment to lend. Loan approval is subject to underwriting and program requirements.