Boise at a glance
Market data updated September 10, 2026. Over the three months ending July 2026, the median Boise sale price was $539,730. Homes spent a median 10 days on the market, and 990 homes sold during the period. Prices were 2.8% higher than a year earlier. Source: Redfin Boise Housing Market.
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated Boise's population at 238,429 on July 1, 2025. That was 1.1% above the April 2020 estimate base. Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts.
Schools and education
School quality can vary by neighborhood and assigned attendance area. GreatSchools data displayed by Redfin currently shows several Boise-area elementary schools rated 10 out of 10, including Hillsdale, Siena, Cecil D. Andrus, Pioneer School of the Arts, and Adams Elementary. These ratings are a starting point, not a guarantee of fit or enrollment. Buyers should verify the assigned schools and boundaries directly with the district before relying on them. Source: Boise school ratings.
Business and development watch
Boise continues to attract investment in technology, advanced manufacturing, housing, restaurants, and downtown redevelopment. Current projects include Micron's major Boise semiconductor expansion, while Seattle-based Cactus announced its first Idaho restaurant in downtown Boise for late 2026. Projects and opening dates can change, so buyers should verify current status before making a location decision.
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 cities in this guide, 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 ratings are provided by a third party and do not represent an endorsement or guarantee. This information is educational and is not an appraisal, property valuation, or commitment to lend.