Boise CityHousing & Real Estate
Homes in Boise City carry a median value of $484,800 (estimated market value runs 15% higher at $558,882), with median rent $1,446 (1.1× below Ada County median $1,577; 1.2× higher than Idaho median $1,238). Homeownership rate: 63.2%. That's 1.1× below the Ada County median ($512,300); 1.2× higher than the Idaho median ($418,600). Market is warm. Vacancy rate 5.0%. New construction makes up 13.1% of stock. A municipal building code is in effect.
- 5.8× annual income — home value vs. household income (vs Idaho 5.1×).
- 27.9 years to break even renting at the median (vs Idaho 23y).
- 4-BR rent is 2.4× a studio — rent gradient by unit size.
- Median rent 12% below HUD 2-BR FMR — local market vs federal subsidy benchmark.
Home Values & Rent
Median home value $484,800 — 1.3× the Idaho median ($381,800). Median rent $1,446/month. homeownership rate 63.2% — near the U.S. share of ~65%.
| Fair Market Rent · Studio rent | $1,170 (vs Idaho $1,103) |
|---|---|
| Fair Market Rent · One-bedroom rent | $1,381 (vs Idaho $1,302) |
| Fair Market Rent · Two-bedroom rent | $1,655 (vs Idaho $1,547) |
| Fair Market Rent · Three-bedroom rent | $2,318 (vs Idaho $2,152) |
| Fair Market Rent · Four-bedroom rent | $2,772 (vs Idaho $2,595) |
| Fair Market Rent · HUD FMR area | Boise City, ID HUD Metro FMR Area |
| Fair Market Rent · Fiscal year | FY2026 |
| Median Home Value | $484,800 (vs Idaho $381,800) |
| Median Rent | $1,446 (vs Idaho $1,372) |
Sources: HUD FMR FY2026 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Utilities
Electricity, water, and broadband infrastructure serving residents. Broadband percentages reflect the share of premises that can subscribe to service at the listed speed (FCC Form 477).
| Broadband · % of premises with 25/3 Mbps broadband | 100.0% (at Idaho median) |
|---|---|
| Broadband · % of premises with 100/20 Mbps broadband | 100.0% (at Idaho median) |
| Broadband · % of premises with 250/25 Mbps broadband | 100.0% (at Idaho median) |
| Broadband · % of premises with 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps broadband | 29.0% (vs Idaho 53.2%) |
| Broadband · Broadband-capable premises | 119,684 |
| Electricity · Electricity rate (¢/kWh) | 11.52¢/kWh |
| Electricity · Customers | 868141 |
| Electricity · Revenue Millions | $1,133 |
| Mobile Broadband · 3G mobile coverage | 0% |
| Mobile Broadband · 4G mobile coverage | 100% (at Idaho median) |
| Mobile Broadband · 5G mobile coverage | 100% (at Idaho median) |
| Mobile Home Parks Detail · County total | 23 |
Sources: FCC BDC Jun 2025 · EIA Annual Retail Sales 2023 · FCC BDC Mobile 2024 · HIFLD / IRS BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Other
| Homeownership Rate | 63.2% (vs Idaho 65.6%) |
|---|---|
| Median Year Built | 1986 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year DP04 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12