The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 83617 sells for about $488,000, or $235 per square foot.
Homes take about 46 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,402 a month.
ZIP 83617 — Emmett
The Emmett housing market is experiencing a transition as it becomes a more prominent bedroom community for the Boise metro area. While inventory remains tight, demand is supported by buyers seeking affordability relative to larger urban centers. Figures for specific metrics like sales volume and price-cut percentages are not currently published at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers and commuters seeking more space and affordability than the immediate Boise urban core, while still maintaining access to regional employment.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 46 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 9.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 83617, Gem County ID
Schools in the area are primarily served by the Emmett Independent School District, which provides standard public education for the community.
The area is subject to standard regional wildfire risks and seasonal weather patterns typical of the Payette River valley.
Emmett is transitioning from a rural agricultural hub to a bedroom community for the Boise metro area, driven by limited land availability elsewhere.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Idaho) — Homestead Property Tax Exemption: Exempts the lesser of $125,000 or 50% of the market value for assessment purposes from property taxation. Formula: Exemption = min($125,000, 0.50 * Market Value).
Commuting to the Boise employment core typically involves a drive of approximately 45-60 minutes via Idaho State Highway 16.
The area is anchored by the Payette River, Black Canyon Reservoir, and proximity to Squaw Butte, offering extensive fishing, rafting, and hiking opportunities.
The rental market has seen significant upward pressure with a 32% year-over-year increase in average asking rents, reflecting limited inventory.
The local economy is historically rooted in agriculture and timber, now shifting toward residential services and retail to support a growing commuter population.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, relying on State Highway 16 and 52 for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on residential expansion as the area absorbs overflow demand from the Boise metro.
Gem County Assessor manages property valuations based on annual market analysis.
Parcels are served by the Emmett Independent School District.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk assessments common to the Idaho foothills.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 83617 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- The Haunted World4.418.2 mi
- Firebird Raceway4.810.5 mi
- Roystone Hot Springs4.77.4 mi
- BanBury Golf Course Eagle4.418.5 mi
- Eagle Hills Golf Course4.117.1 mi
- Black Canyon Park4.63.9 mi
- 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards, LLC4.47.6 mi
- Babby Farms4.711.1 mi
- Emmett City Park4.53 mi
- Wild Rose Park4.62.8 mi
- Bricknowlogy4.917.2 mi
- The Caldwell Train Depot4.519.9 mi
- Black Canyon Park4.63.9 mi
- Emmett City Park4.53 mi
- Cobblestone Park4.72.7 mi
- Wild Rose Park4.62.8 mi
- Anderson Reserve4.39 mi
- Albertsons44 mi
- Boise Airport4.528.5 mi
- SKYDIVE SKYDOWN - Boise's closest skydiving experience!4.920.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Popular destination for boating, fishing, and water sports.
Key regional feature for rafting and fishing.
Prominent local geographic feature used for hiking and recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.