Newer homes on bigger lots at the edge of town, with roads still catching up
By J&H Digital Services LLCChecked Oct 23, 20266 sources
In short
Southwest Boise is the city's growing edge: new subdivisions mixed with older homes on large lots, mostly single-family. A typical home is about $498,000 (Zillow, Sept 2026), moderate for the space. Expect long drives to shopping and jobs, some roads and services still catching up with growth, and some addresses in unincorporated Ada County instead of the city.
Typical home
About $498,000 (Zillow, Sept 2026)
Homes
About 94% single-family, much of it newer construction
Owners
About 81% to 82% of housing is owner-occupied (2018 estimate)
Schools
Frank Church High, West Junior High, Lake Hazel Middle and several elementary schools
Commute
About 83% to 84% of commuters drive alone
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What should I know about Southwest Boise at a glance?
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What to know
Typical home value
About $498,000. All of Boise: about $500,000.
Change in a year
Southwest Boise +1.6%; all of Boise +2.1%.
Homes
About 94% single-family. Newer subdivisions mix with older homes on acre-plus lots, and large areas of land were still vacant in 2020, so more building is likely.
Renters and owners
About 81% to 82% of housing units are owner-occupied and 14% to 15% renter-occupied (2018 estimates).
Schools
Frank Church High School, West Junior High, Lake Hazel Middle School and elementary schools such as Maple Grove, Silver Sage, Desert Sage, Lake Hazel, Amity and Pepper Ridge are in the area. Your address decides your school, so check the district's locator.
Parks and trails
Peppermint Park, Molenaar Park and the South Boise Loop Trail. Trees cover only about 5% to 12% of the area (2013), so expect young landscaping.
Sidewalks and roads
Sidewalk coverage is about 60% to 74%, with many miles still missing, and busy roads such as Cole, Gowen, Maple Grove and Overland.
Getting around
Car-dependent: about 83% to 84% of commuters drive alone, and bus service is limited (check Valley Regional Transit).
Home values are Zillow's typical value for each neighborhood, updated monthly (Sept 2026). Housing, school, park and commute facts come from the City of Boise's neighborhood profiles (March 2020, using 2019 estimates and 2012 to 2016 Census data), so they are older than the prices. Source: Zillow Research and City of Boise neighborhood profiles
Best for: Buyers who want more land or a newer home and do not mind driving
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Larger lots and some semi-rural streets
Lots of newer construction
Moderate prices for the space
Long drives to most shopping and jobs
Roads and services still catching up with growth
Some areas are near the airport and Gowen Field
Typical housing: newer subdivisions mixed with older homes on acre-plus lots. Some addresses are in unincorporated Ada County, not the city. Schools: mostly Boise School District, but district lines run through the area. Check the exact address.
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