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Boise City, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Ada County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
235,701
Population
2,768/sq mi density
$81,308
Median Income
$48,274 per capita
$456,000
Home Value
$494,696 Zillow
$1,359
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
281
Violent Crime/100K
1,579 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$81,308 median income, 2.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$456,000 home value, $1,359/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
281 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$456,000
62% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,359/mo
17% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
63.0%
4% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
102,878
Median year built: 1985
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$456,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$494,696
Median Sale Price
$473,750
Median List Price
$499,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
63.0%
Owner-Occupied
37.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,170/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,381/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,655/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,318/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,772/mo
Census median rent:
$1,359/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,703/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
43 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
188
Price Drops
26.4%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$306
Active Inventory
326
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1985
Average age of housing stock: 41 years
Homeownership Rate
63.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $456,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $494,696 |
| Median Sale Price | $473,750 |
| Median List Price | $499,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $306 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,359 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,703 |
| FMR Studio | $1,170 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,381 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,655 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,318 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,772 |
Market
| Days on Market | 43 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 26.4% |
| Homes Sold | 188 |
| Active Inventory | 326 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $306 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 63.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 102,878 |
| Median Year Built | 1985 |
| Rent Burden | 28.4% |