Market Intelligence Report — ID-260

Boise City, ID

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-ID-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Accelerated

Median Listing

$615K
+2.5% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.80
+16.7% YoY

Active Inventory

2,878
-8.7% YoY

Median DOM

47 Days
-6.0% YoY

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The Boise City market exhibits Accelerated conditions, characterized by a pending ratio of 0.80. This indicates strong demand absorption relative to available inventory, despite a modest year-over-year increase in the median listing price of 2.5%.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.

Job Market

3.3%-0.2 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Jul 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

864,243+2.2% YoY

Resident population · Jan 2025

Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.

U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Future Housing Supply

1,080+42.5% YoY

Building permits (private housing units) · Jul 2026

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

U.S. Census Bureau building permits via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Market Analysis

What's moving the Boise City market right now.

Active listings have contracted by 8.7% year-over-year, alongside a 2.4% decrease in new listings, contributing to inventory pressure. The pending ratio has increased significantly by 16.7% over the past year, reflecting sustained buyer activity. Median days on market have decreased by 6.0% year-over-year, while the share of price-reduced listings declined by 4.2% over the same period.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$615K-0.4% MoM

Active Inventory

2,878-8.7% YoY

Days on Market

47-6.0% YoY

Sold Score™

83+16.7% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

83
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

The rapid pace of pending transactions, evidenced by the elevated pending ratio, suggests that properties are moving quickly through the market. Reduced inventory levels place pressure on buyers, necessitating swift decision-making. This environment generally favors sellers in terms of negotiating leverage, fostering price discipline and potentially limiting concessions.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price increased by 5.2% year-over-year, outpacing the 2.5% increase in the median listing price, suggesting some variability at higher price points. However, without more detailed metrics on high-tier $/sqft trends, a definitive signal of luxury-segment softness is not present in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

2,878 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 1,600 per month.

Pricing Pressure
17.2%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -4.2% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +2.5% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.80

Pending-to-active ratio — Accelerated.

Recommended For This Market

Accelerated

Selling in Boise City, ID? Homes here are taking 3 days less to sell than last year.

Demand in Boise City, ID is outpacing supply. Well-prepared listings are still clearing quickly — pricing to the current pace matters more than waiting.

Buyer Demand Index
80%
Median Days on Market
47 days
Inventory YoY
−9%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Boise City, ID
CBSA Code
14260
State
ID

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Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Boise City?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Boise City metro is classified as Accelerated. Pending ratio is 0.80 with median days on market at 47.

  • Are home prices dropping in Boise City?+

    Median listing price is $615K, +2.5% year over year. 17.2% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Boise City?+

    The typical listing sits 47 days on market, a -6.0% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 1,600 per month.

  • What's happening in the Boise City luxury market?+

    The average listing price increased by 5.2% year-over-year, outpacing the 2.5% increase in the median listing price, suggesting some variability at higher price points. However, without more detailed metrics on high-tier $/sqft trends, a definitive signal of luxury-segment softness is not present in this dataset.

  • Where can I find a trusted Boise City real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Boise City agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 14260 · 36mo history