Boise County, Idaho Housing Market
In Boise County, Idaho, the median home value is $476,100, with a median monthly rent of $850. This places Boise County at #157 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #7 within Idaho.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $943
- Establishments: 240
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 108
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 3,468 (avg $86,976)
- Outflow: 3,050 (avg $85,482)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Boise County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83622 | 381.5 | — | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Boise County | Idaho Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $476,100 | $355,261 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $850 | $968 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 90.3% | 75.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 46.7 | 30.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Boise County is 34.0% above the Idaho state average and 109.1% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $850/month is 12.2% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 46.7, Boise County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Boise County has an owner-occupancy rate of 90.3%, compared to 75.2% in Idaho and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravalli County | Montana | $476,600 | $1,054 |
| Collin County | Texas | $475,600 | $1,859 |
| Archuleta County | Colorado | $478,100 | $1,432 |
| Teller County | Colorado | $479,900 | $1,880 |
| Missoula County | Montana | $472,100 | $1,190 |
Other Counties in Idaho
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonner County | $487,900 | $1,122 | 78.3% |
| Ada County | $512,300 | $1,577 | 70.8% |
| Kootenai County | $518,700 | $1,492 | 71.3% |
| Gem County | $428,700 | $1,038 | 76.0% |
| Madison County | $414,800 | $1,014 | 40.2% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).