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West Bench

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Idaho
$454K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
30
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$331K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
2017201820192026
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
2017201820192026
Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
2017201820192026
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
2017201820192026
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
2017201820192026
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
2017201820192026
Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
2017201820192026
Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
2017201820192026
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
20162017201820192022202320252026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.3,257
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$331K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,730 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1973
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.97%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.58%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.6%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.81%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.19%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.43%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.10.1 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.79
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.113
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.70

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,342
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,888 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.12 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.64%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all neighborhoods nationally.

How West Bench compares

By median home value, West Bench is the 23rd most expensive of 46 neighborhoods in Ada County, and its typical home is worth more than 45% of all homes in Ada County.

Home values in West Bench

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$154K$683K
neighborhoods in Ada County ranked by median home value
#Ada CountyMedian valueHomes
1Boise Heights$889K160
2Legacy$730K1,062
3Heron River$663K562
4Century Farm$594K824
5Spurwing$591K806
6Warm Springs Mesa$571K603
7Somerset$566K506
8Highlands$565K1,486
9Quail Ridge$529K261
10Central Foothills$507K597
11Downtown Boise$464K793
12Barber Valley$463K2,949
13East End$451K2,624
14North End$420K3,952
15Collister$415K3,307
16Cavanaugh$379K1,254
17Bridge Tower$365K1,367
18Pierce Park$356K1,129
19West Downtown$351K124
20Southeast Boise$340K12,158
21Southwest Ada$335K13,496
22Tuscany$334K1,364
23West Bench$331K3,257
24Sunset$330K1,237

46 neighborhoods in Ada County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the West Bench market

What is the median home price in West Bench, ID?

The median sale price in West Bench, ID is $454,142 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in West Bench, ID each year?

30 homes sold in West Bench, ID over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in West Bench, ID?

West Bench, ID contains 3,257 residential properties, with a median of 1,730 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1973. The median TopHap Estimate is $331K.

How does West Bench, ID compare to the rest of Ada County?

By median home value, West Bench, ID is the 23rd most expensive of 46 neighborhoods in Ada County. Its typical home is worth more than 45% of all homes in Ada County. Tuscany ranks just above it and Sunset just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in West Bench, ID?

81% of homes in West Bench, ID are owner-occupied. 19% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in West Bench, ID hold?

58% of mortgaged homes in West Bench, ID are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.6% owe more than the home is worth.

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