According to data from the Zillow Home Value Index , Idaho has experienced remarkable growth in home values over the past 15 years. You might be surprised to learn that even the most affordable neighborhoods in Idaho have seen home values more than double, and in some cases triple, since 2010. This unprecedented growth reflects Idaho’s emergence as one of the fastest-growing states in the nation.
You’ll notice an interesting pattern in this data: most of the least expensive neighborhoods are concentrated in Boise and Nampa. Despite being the state capital and largest city, Boise still offers neighborhoods with relatively affordable housing compared to other Western metropolitan areas. What’s particularly fascinating is how the growth rate accelerated between 2015 and 2020, with many neighborhoods seeing over 50% value increases in just those five years…