Suburban homes, big shopping centers and an easy drive to Meridian
By J&H Digital Services LLCChecked Oct 23, 20265 sources
In short
West Boise is the suburban side of the city: 1970s to 2000s subdivisions, townhomes and apartments, with Boise Towne Square and big-box shopping nearby and an easy drive west to Meridian. A typical West Valley home is about $442,000 (Zillow, Sept 2026). Plan on driving everywhere, and note that school districts split here: some addresses are in the Boise School District and others in West Ada.
Typical home
West Valley about $442,000 (Zillow, Sept 2026)
Homes
1970s to 2000s subdivisions, townhomes and apartments
Schools
Split between the Boise and West Ada school districts
Owners
About 68%of West Valley housing is owner-occupied (2018 estimate)
Commute
About 82%of West Valley commuters drive alone
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What should I know about West Boise at a glance?
Typical home value
West Valley$442,000
All of Boise$500,000
Change in a year+2.1%
West Valley +2.1%; all of Boise +2.1%.
Homes
Mostly single-family subdivisions built from the 1970s to the 2000s, plus townhomes and apartments.
Renters and owners
About 68% of West Valley housing is owner-occupied and 25% renter-occupied; in the newer Centennial area about 76% is owner-occupied (2018 estimates).
Schools
Boise School District schools such as Summerwind, Frontier and Joplin Elementary serve parts of West Valley. Centennial High School and Cecil D. Andrus, Pioneer and Ustick Elementary are West Ada schools in the Centennial area. Your address decides your school, so check the district's locator.
Parks
In West Valley: Comba, DeMeyer, Hewett, Jullion, Nottingham, Redwood and Skyline parks and Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve. In Centennial: Cottonwood Park, Hobble Creek Park and the Charles F. McDevitt Youth Sports Complex.
Shopping and jobs
Boise Towne Square and nearby big-box shopping, with a short drive to Meridian jobs.
Getting around82%
Car-dependent: about 82% of West Valley commuters drive alone. Rush-hour traffic is heavy on Chinden, Ustick, Fairview and the Connector.
Topic
What to know
Typical home value
West Valley about $442,000. All of Boise: about $500,000.
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: Families and commuters who want a yard and easy access to Meridian and I-84
Pros
Moderate prices for more space
Near Boise Towne Square and big-box shopping
Easy drive west to Meridian jobs
Cons
Car-dependent
Rush-hour traffic on Chinden, Ustick, Fairview and the Connector
Fewer older trees and parks within walking distance
More
Typical housing: 1970s to 2000s single-family subdivisions, townhomes and apartments. Schools: split between Boise School District and West Ada School District (Centennial High is a West Ada school in Boise). Check the exact address.
What should I check before I rent or buy in West Boise?
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Check which school district the address is in
West Boise is split between the Boise and West Ada districts, and the boundary runs through neighborhoods. Look up the address before you make an offer.
Both. Parts of West Boise are in the Boise School District and parts, including the Centennial area, are in West Ada. The district boundary runs through neighborhoods, so check the exact address.
Is West Boise cheaper than the North End?
Yes. A typical West Valley home is about $442,000, against about $732,000 in the North End (Zillow, Sept 2026).
Is it close to Meridian?
Yes. Meridian is a short drive west, and many residents commute there.
Do I need a car?
Almost always. About 82% of West Valley commuters drive alone, and shops, jobs and schools are spread out.
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