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Boise, Idaho Homes for Sale
Boise is Idaho’s capital and the heart of the Treasure Valley, a walkable city that ranges from historic tree-lined neighborhoods to foothill luxury homes and new construction on the edges of town.
Ada County
County seat
237,242
Population
$83,904
Median Income
38.6
Median Age
Founded in Boise in 2015
Featured in Realtor.com and People Magazine
What it's like
Living in Boise
Immersed in the heart of Idaho, Boise is a bustling city teeming with an abundance of engaging activities and sights to explore. Whether you're a fan of thrilling mountain trails or prefer leisurely outdoor escapades, Boise has it all! Saunter through the lush landscape of Julia Davis Park or uncover the secrets of native wildlife at the World Center for Birds of Prey. Dive into the world of science and technology at the Discovery Center of Idaho or enjoy a performance at the age-old Egyptian Theatre. Sports enthusiasts can revel in a thrilling match at Albertsons Stadium or embrace the snow at Bogus Basin Ski Resort. Regardless of your predilections, Boise promises a whirlwind of excitement! This moderate-sized capital is strategically placed in Southwestern Idaho, cradled on a river plain beneath the imposing Boise Mountains.
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Market snapshot
Boise at a glance
Population, income, and age: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ask us for current listing and pricing data.
- Population
- 237,242
- Median Income
- $83,904
- Median Age
- 38.6
- County seat
- Ada County
As the valley’s core, most Boise neighborhoods put you within minutes of downtown, the airport, and major employers.
Boise FAQs
FAQ
It depends on what you want. The North End and East End offer historic character near downtown; Harris Ranch and the Foothills lean newer and scenic; Southeast and West Boise offer more space and value. We can match neighborhoods to your budget and lifestyle. Across the city’s roughly 86 square miles of land, the Census counts 106,279 homes, with a median year built of 1986.
Newer development is concentrated on the city’s edges and in the Foothills, alongside plenty of established homes closer in. We represent buyers on both. In 2025, Boise issued permits for 955 new homes: 730 single-unit houses and 225 units in buildings of two or more (Census Building Permits Survey, https://www2.census.gov/econ/bps/Place/West%20Region/we2025a.txt). From January through August 2026, Boise issued permits for 478 units (Census Building Permits Survey, https://www2.census.gov/econ/bps/Place/West%20Region/we2608y.txt).
Boise is the valley’s hub, so commutes to downtown and major employers are typically short from most neighborhoods, with the greenbelt offering a scenic bike route. Census estimates put the average one-way trip for Boise workers at 18.9 minutes, and 17.6% of them work from home.
Most of Boise, about 86% of its land in Census Bureau boundary files, belongs to the Independent School District of Boise City (No. 1). The remaining 14%, mainly in the city’s northwest, is in Joint School District No. 2, known as West Ada. Lines don’t follow neighborhood names, so check each address with the district.
It depends on the parcel. Idaho Department of Water Resources maps put about 38% of Boise inside the Boise Project Board of Control service area, 26% inside Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District and 12% inside New York Irrigation District, with Settlers Irrigation District, Boise City Canal Co. and others serving smaller areas. Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District notes that Boise requires pressure urban irrigation systems in new subdivisions.
Relatively little. About 4.3% of Boise’s land is inside FEMA’s Special Flood Hazard Area (the 1%-annual-chance floodplain), and about 1.3% is regulatory floodway, based on FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer in October 2026. If a home you like sits in that zone, a federally backed mortgage will generally require flood insurance.
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