Boise City, ID metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of May 2026
What is Boise City, ID metro area’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Boise City, ID metro area in its market cycle?
Boise City, ID metro area is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Boise City, ID metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $520K | ▲ +3.8% |
| Median Days on Market | 29 days | ▼ -12.1% |
| Months of Supply | 1.7 | ▼ -45.2% |
| Homes for Sale | 2,769 | ▼ -37.9% |
| Homes Sold | 1,633 | ▲ +14.7% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $276 | ▲ +0.8% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.7% | ▲ +0.3% |
How has Boise City, ID metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Boise City, ID metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Boise City, ID metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 44 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Boise City, ID metro area?
The median sale price in Boise City, ID metro area is $520K, having risen 3.8% over the past year.
How affordable is Boise City, ID metro area?
Boise City, ID metro area scores 9 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Boise City, ID metro area's Alpha Score?
Boise City, ID metro area's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (56/100) and its weakest is Affordability (9/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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