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West Downtown

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Idaho
$636K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.124
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$636K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,452 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.2
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1937
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.67%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.21%

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.52%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.6.9%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.36%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.35%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.48%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.7.2 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.192
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 100.69

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.319
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,112 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$32K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$66K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.13 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.64%

How West Downtown compares

By median home value, West Downtown is the 16th most expensive of 46 neighborhoods in Ada County, and its typical home is worth more than 66% of all homes in Ada County.

Home values in West Downtown

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$336K$1.4M
neighborhoods in Ada County ranked by median home value
#Ada CountyMedian valueHomes
1Boise Heights$1.8M160
2Somerset$1.2M506
3Highlands$1.2M1,486
4Warm Springs Mesa$1.1M603
5Quail Ridge$1.1M261
6Central Foothills$1.1M597
7North End$863K3,952
8Barber Valley$855K2,949
9East End$833K2,624
10Legacy$818K1,062
11Heron River$769K562
12Spurwing$765K806
13Century Farm$719K824
14Bridge Tower$703K1,367
15Tuscany$648K1,364
16West Downtown$636K124
17Ashford Greens$601K234
18Downtown Boise$586K793
19West End$573K1,070
20Cavanaugh$570K1,254
21Sunset$565K1,237
22Southeast Boise$562K12,158
23Collister$555K3,307
24Centennial$542K3,784

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

About the West Downtown market

How many homes are there in West Downtown, ID?

West Downtown, ID contains 124 residential properties, with a median of 1,452 square feet, 2 bedrooms, built around 1937. The median TopHap Estimate is $636K.

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

By median home value, West Downtown, ID is the 16th most expensive of 46 neighborhoods in Ada County. Its typical home is worth more than 66% of all homes in Ada County. Tuscany ranks just above it and Ashford Greens 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 Downtown, ID?

36% of homes in West Downtown, ID are owner-occupied. 35% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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

52% of mortgaged homes in West Downtown, ID are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 6.9% owe more than the home is worth.

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