Boise Valley Real Estate Market Information
The Boise Valley is home to Idaho’s capitol and serves as the center of commerce, politics, population, cultural events, and the blue field that personifies the Boise State Broncos.
As a high desert community resting at the foot of the mountains, it is surrounded by thriving bedroom communities rich in their own histories and economies, bringing the metro area population to approximately 845,864. Experts estimate the MSA population will exceed 1,075,000 by 2050.
Although Idaho is world famous for its agriculture, it has an equally vibrant economic environment for high-tech, healthcare, education, transportation, service, tourism, and retail industries.
Many nationally and globally recognized corporations have a home in the valley, including Micron Technology, Hewlett Packard, Amazon, Albertsons, J.R. Simplot Company, MotivePower, Materne, LambWeston, and many others.
Forbes consistently ranks the Boise Valley as one of the top places in the country to not only do business, but also for raising a family, entertainment, recreation and its high quality of life.
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World famous for its agriculture, Boise has an equally vibrant environment for a variety of industries.
Boise's Top Private Employers
- St. Luke’s Health System 16,000 +
- Walmart 9,000 +
- Saint Alphonsus Health System 6,000 +
- Albertson’s 5,500 +
- Micron Technology, Inc. 5,500 +
- Boise State University 5,000 +
- Amazon 5,000 +
- West Ada School District 4,500 +
- Boise School District 3,000 +
- J.R. Simplot Company 3,000 +
The Boise Valley is one of the largest metros in the Northwest and ranked #5 for fastest growing areas in the US.
Boise Household Statistics
- $540,000 Ada County Median: Home Value
- 3.6 % Boise MSA: Unemployment Rate (December 2024)
- $128,006 Ada County Average: Household Income (ReGIS 2024)
The Boise Valley serves as the center of commerce, politics, and cultural events for the region.
Boise Economic Statistics
- 845,864 Population: Metro Area (2024)
- #6 Best Large City to Start A Business (WalletHub 2023)
- #3 Best Performing City: Boise (Milken Institute, 2024)
The Boise Valley is a centrally positioned destination location for industry and talent relocation.
Boise Travel Statistics
- 27 Nonstop Destinations: Boise Airport (2024)
- 4.9 Million Travelers per year: Boise Airport (2024)
- 18 Minutes Average commute time: Boise Valley (BVEP, 2024)
The Boise Valley Includes several of Idaho’s most highly populated cities.
Boise Population Statistics
- 241,924 Population: Boise (2024)
- #1 & # 3 Best Run Cities in America: Nampa & Boise (WalletHub 2024)
- #3 & #5 Best Place to Live Out West: Meridian & Boise (Livability 2024)
In the Boise Valley, 83% of the Boise Metro population is under the age of 65.
Boise Income Statistics
- $28.07 Metro Avg. Hourly Wage: Business climate (2023)
- 55% +$75K Household Income: Income Distribution (Boise, 2024)
- 70% White Collar Workers Employee profile (ReGIS, 2024)
