Boise Housing Market Update

Welcome to the Boise Market Update, your insight into the latest data and trends for the Boise housing market.

Median listing price

$629,000

Price per square foot

$299

Active listings

2,691

Median days on market

Pending ratio

0.96

Average rent

$1,800

Median listing price and price per square foot

Tracks monthly median listing price alongside median asking price per square foot.

Median listing price Price per square foot

Active listings and new listings

Shows active inventory alongside new listings coming to market each month.

Active listings New listings

Median days on market

Shows how long listings have typically taken to move through the market.

Median days on market

Pending ratio and price reduction share

Compares pending ratio with the share of listings that reduced price.

Pending ratio Price-reduced share

Average rent

Compares monthly average rent by month across 2025 and 2026.

2025 2026

Data from: Realtor.com and Zillow.com

(Updated 6/8/26)

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