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Thinking About The Boise, ID Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Boise. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

84/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketB+

EnvironmentA

WeatherA+

Population

521,010

Median Home

$423K

Median Income

$77K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 521,010, Boise is a major ID city. Median household income is $77K with homes valued around $423K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Boise, ID. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$423K

Vacancy Rate

6.0%

Owner-Occupied

62%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for the largest 12 of 35 ZIP codes in Boise, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

83709

Area Stats

Pop: 58,321

Home Value: $393K

83704

Area Stats

Pop: 40,520

Home Value: $321K

83706

Area Stats

Pop: 36,806

Home Value: $446K

83713

Area Stats

Pop: 29,722

Home Value: $376K

83705

Area Stats

Boise Area Map

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Nearby Areas

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Meridian Area

Home: $431K7 mi away

Nampa Area

Home: $324K12 mi away

Middleton Area

Home: $350K20 mi away

Idaho Falls Area

Home: $273K213 mi away

Livability Grades

How Boise stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketB+

EnvironmentA

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 35 most populated zip codes for Boise and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.