Regional labor market information
Southwestern Idaho’s single-family home sales – June 2024 and 2025
Figure 1a.
| Median price sold | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada | $580,000 | $573,590 | 1.1% |
| Adams | $327,250 | $415,000 | -21.1% |
| Boise | $550,000 | $647,450 | -15.1% |
| Canyon | $439,990 | $424,945 | 3.5% |
| Elmore | $367,500 | $354,990 | 3.5% |
| Gem | $482,495 | $415,000 | 16.3% |
| Owyhee | $400,000 | $335,000 | 19.4% |
| Payette | $425,000 | $360,000 | 18.1% |
| Valley | $877,500 | $720,000 | 21.9% |
| Washington | $366,344 | $305,235 | 20.0% |
| Source: Intermountain Multiple Listing Service | |||
Figure 1b.
| Days on market | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada | 35 | 33 | 6.1% |
| Adams | 47 | 143 | -67.1% |
| Boise | 43 | 34 | 26.5% |
| Canyon | 42 | 48 | -12.5% |
| Elmore | 54 | 30 | 80.0% |
| Gem | 57 | 31 | 83.9% |
| Owyhee | 33 | 39 | -15.4% |
| Payette | 57 | 40 | 42.5% |
| Valley | 36 | 31 | 16.1% |
| Washington | 76 | 57 | 33.3% |
| Regional average days | 48 | 49 | -1.2% |
| Source: Intermountain Multiple Listing Service | |||
Figure 1c.
| Inventory | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada | 2,126 | 1,671 | 27.2% |
| Adams | 50 | 40 | 25.0% |
| Boise | 165 | 113 | 46.0% |
| Canyon | 1,233 | 1,092 | 12.9% |
| Elmore | 162 | 93 | 74.2% |
| Gem | 133 | 90 | 47.8% |
| Owyhee | 35 | 37 | -5.4% |
| Payette | 124 | 137 | -9.5% |
| Valley | 236 | 173 | 36.4% |
| Washington | 71 | 61 | 16.4% |
| Regional totals | 4,335 | 3,507 | 23.6% |
| Source: Intermountain Multiple Listing Service | |||
Figure 1d.
| Total homes sold | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada | 853 | 742 | 15.0% |
| Adams | 8 | 5 | 60.0% |
| Boise | 26 | 18 | 44.4% |
| Canyon | 484 | 406 | 19.2% |
| Elmore | 41 | 33 | 24.2% |
| Gem | 32 | 19 | 68.4% |
| Owyhee | 11 | 9 | 22.2% |
| Payette | 33 | 36 | -8.3% |
| Valley | 24 | 19 | 26.3% |
| Washington | 15 | 16 | -6.3% |
| SW sold and % change | 1,527 | 1,303 | 17.2% |
| Source: Intermountain Multiple Listing Service | |||
| Southwestern Idaho job postings | Jun-24 | Jun-25 | % change | # change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unique postings | 9,448 | 10,951 | 15.9% | 1,503 |
| Days posted | 10 | 11 | 10.0% | 1 |
| Number of employers | 2,555 | 2,907 | 13.8% | 352 |
| Advertised wage | $25.29 | $29.85 | 18.0% | $4.56 |
| Share wage advertisements | 47% | 55% | 17.0% | 8% |
| Source: Help Wanted Online data via Lightcast |
| Top occupations by unique job postings in southwestern Idaho | Postings, Jun-25 | Postings, Jun-24 | Year over year % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 470 | 276 | 70.3% |
| Retail salespersons | 261 | 274 | -4.7% |
| Customer service representatives | 237 | 193 | 22.8% |
| Sales representatives, wholesale, manufacturing, except technical and scientific products | 259 | 204 | 27.0% |
| Trailer-tractor truck drivers | 221 | 161 | 37.3% |
| Software developers | 217 | 152 | 42.8% |
| Janitors and cleaners | 104 | 93 | 11.8% |
| First-line supervisors of retail sales workers | 163 | 129 | 26.4% |
| Project managers | 141 | 135 | 4.4% |
| Business development and sales managers | 116 | 113 | 4.4% |
| Account managers and representatives | 99 | 81 | 22.2 |
| Source: Help Wanted Online data via Lightcast |
Regional news
- Idaho Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) for 2025 were paid in the amount of $42,973,738, an increase of 4.4% from 2024. The payments are made by the federal government to compensate for the inability to collect property taxes on the federally owned acres. This helps local governments and districts including fire, schools, roads and search-and-rescue operations.
- The top three counties in southwestern Idaho for federal acres include Owyhee County, Valley County and Elmore County. Owyhee County has its leased grazing acres, wilderness areas and Bureau of Land Management acres that include the Owyhee Canyonlands Wilderness and Wild & Scenic River segments. Valley County has heavily forested land attracting significant tourism. Whereas, Elmore County has the Mountain Home Air Force Base and bombing range that overlap contiguous counties and forested areas. Source: Idaho Capital Sun
Ada County
- Summer class enrollment at Boise State University increased by 9% since last summer. Among students who graduated on time over the past year, 73% took at least one summer class. More than 10,000 students were pursuing about 59,300 summer credits. Summer school ends Aug. 17. Source: Idaho Education News
- Boise State University is upping its new entrants into its nursing program beginning this fall. The starting classes for both fall and spring will be 100 students larger to address the unmet demand for registered nurses across the state. The program requirements include both academic classes and grade qualifiers along with an interview, referred to as a two-step process. There are many challenges for expanding class size, including creating incentives for tenured nurses to leave positions at hospitals in management to instruct. By doing so, nurses typically receive a lower wage. Other challenges include program administrators struggling to find sufficient clinical partners, usually hospitals, for student nurses to learn on the job. And finally, space for the cadaver labs is another challenge faced by colleges. Source: Idaho Business Review
- Boise School District will be short $1.5 million for its 2025-2026 school year budget due to allocated funds held for review by the new federal administration. It is unclear whether the funds will eventually be released to the states and from there to the local school districts. It is of concern to the district and could impact everything from professional learning opportunities for staff to providing a safe environment for both students and staff. Source: KTVB News
- The Boise Airport reported Alaska Airlines will restore its direct flight from Boise to Bozeman, Montana. The flight will start this year on Oct. 5. In addition, the seasonal direct flight to Orlando, Florida, has been canceled this winter. There is the opportunity to fly to either Portland or Seattle and catch a direct flight to Orlando. Boise has 25 direct flights from its airport. Source: Idaho Statesman
- Another subdivision in western Meridian is approved allowing for a 270-home subdivision on 70 acres. The subdivision is named Adero and will include single-family homes, 44 commercial lots and four office lots. There is conflict between an existing subdivision as they lose their park to the new Acero development. Source: Idaho Statesman
Canyon County
- The Idaho Department of Labor’s Caldwell local office hosted the Second Annual Nampa Library Hiring and Resource Fair. It offered resource speakers and welcomed over 20 employers. Around 200 job seekers attended the event. Source: Idaho Department of Labor
Gem County
- The Emmett School District reported its 2025-2026 school year budget will be $406,000 short due to a claw buck of federal funds that had been allocated by U.S. Congress. The district was planning to use the frozen funds for paraprofessional positions and a preschool program. The administrators and school board are still reviewing possibilities so programs and opportunities for students are not missed. Source: KTVB News
Groundbreakings
- The College of Western Idaho (CWI) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new academic facility in Boise that is coined The River District. CWI acquired the land in 2015 and is now partnering with developers to elevate the area with residential units, a hotel, retail and a parking structure. The 101,000 square-foot-building along with a wellness center will open in the fall of 2027. Source: Idaho News 6
- West Ada School District broke ground on a new elementary school in Star. The new school is estimated to cost $20 million with funding from the newly passed house bill that provides funds for facilities. The school comes with a capacity of 700 students. The school district spends approximately $8,875 per pupil annually, educating about 39,000 students. Source: Idaho Education News
Openings
- Hydeaway Deli and Boise Boba opened in Hyde Park. The restaurant is in the former Apericena space. Source: Idaho Statesman
- Everbowl, a craft superfood chain based out of California, hosted a grand opening in Meridian. It is known for made-from-scratch acai bowls and smoothies. Source: Idaho Statesman
Closures
- Matty G’s Steakburgers & Lobsta’ Rolls in Boise closed after opening last December. It is a sports-themed restaurant headquartered out of Arizona. The status is unclear whether it is temporary or permanent while the Eagle restaurant continues operations. Source: Idaho Statesman
- Wepa Café is closing its doors after four years in Garden City. Source: Idaho Statesman
- Mandarin Palace, a long-standing Chinese restaurant operating for more than 50 years closed its doors after its lease was not renewed. Source: Idaho Statesman
Layoffs
- Lamb Weston announced it would be laying off 4% of its 10,000 global work force. The company is still in the process of working out the details regarding how many Idaho workers will be impacted by a reduction in the workforce. The company has French fry plants in both Twin Falls and American Falls with its corporate headquarters in Eagle, Idaho. Source: Idaho Statesman
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