Real Estate Investing in Ada County, Idaho

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15 ZIP codes • Population: 511,234

Should you buy in Ada County, ID? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (45/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.8% CAGR).

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2.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

0.8% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $571,141
Avg Monthly Rent $2,018
ZIP Codes 15

Investing in Ada County Real Estate

Across Ada County's 15 ZIPs, the picture is underwhelming β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Across Ada's 15 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs tepid: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Ada County's population trends and income levels suggest a region where affordability is strained, constraining how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Property managers serving Ada County

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Next Step Realty Management provides property management services for residential and multi-family properties in Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Kuna, Nampa, Caldwell, Middleton, and Ada County. summary from their website

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Wright Property Management offers property management and multi-family unit management services in Boise, Garden City, Meridian, Kuna, Nampa, Eagle, Star, and Emmett, Idaho. summary from their website

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Avg Home Value
$571,141
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,018
1% Rule
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Landlord Friendly (ID)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Boise City, ID metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
39%
Days Pending
0/2
38 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Ada County

11 Colleges 29,074 Students 7,654 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Boise State University
4-Year Public Β· 26,670 students
πŸ“ ~7,654 students rent off-campus
C
Boise Bible College
4-Year Private Β· 103 students
C
Premiere Aesthetics Institute-Meridian
Vocational For-Profit Β· 36 students
C
Aveda Institute-Boise
Vocational For-Profit Β· 93 students
C
Paul Mitchell the School-Boise
Vocational For-Profit Β· 179 students
C
Boise Barber College
Vocational For-Profit Β· 82 students
C
Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology
Vocational For-Profit Β· 276 students
C
Carrington College-Boise
2-Year For-Profit Β· 433 students
C
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
4-Year For-Profit Β· 626 students
D
Milan Institute-Boise
Vocational For-Profit Β· 37 students
D
Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus
4-Year For-Profit Β· 539 students

Investor Insight: With 7,654 students living off-campus, Ada County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Ada County

ZIP Codes in Ada County, ID

83646 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Meridian
Population 74,522
Avg Home $536,651
Avg Rent $2,391/mo
83709 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Boise
Population 58,631
Avg Home $488,897
Avg Rent $2,155/mo
83642 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Meridian
Population 58,049
Avg Home $540,409
Avg Rent $1,897/mo
83704 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Boise
Population 41,406
Avg Home $432,768
Avg Rent $1,615/mo
83706 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Boise
Population 36,183
Avg Home $515,327
Avg Rent $1,907/mo
83634 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Kuna
Population 35,506
Avg Home $466,007
Avg Rent $2,291/mo
83616 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Eagle
Population 34,736
Avg Home $813,823
Avg Rent $2,197/mo
83713 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Boise
Population 29,992
Avg Home $476,805
Avg Rent $1,975/mo
83705 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Boise
Population 27,542
Avg Home $429,814
Avg Rent $1,578/mo
83714 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Boise
Population 26,989
Avg Home $565,920
Avg Rent $1,898/mo
83702 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Boise
Population 23,981
Avg Home $735,797
Avg Rent $1,783/mo
83716 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Boise
Population 21,091
Avg Home $633,332
Avg Rent $2,504/mo
83703 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Boise
Population 17,566
Avg Home $537,594
Avg Rent $1,872/mo
83669 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Star
Population 15,728
Avg Home $578,695
Avg Rent $2,453/mo
83712 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Boise
Population 9,312
Avg Home $815,273
Avg Rent $1,751/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ada County

What do rentals go for in, ID?

Expect rents around $2,018/mo per month in, ID. With home values at $571K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

How much does a house cost in, ID?

, ID home values average about $571K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $2,018/mo in monthly income.

Does, ID make sense for an investment property?

Our data puts, ID at 2.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $571K and rents around $2,018/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

How does, ID stack up against ID overall?

, ID sits broadly in line with the ID average on most investor metrics. Home values of $571K and rents of $2,018/mo set the benchmark here.

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