Boise metro, ID relocation guide
Moving to Homedale, ID
About Homedale
Homedale is an Owyhee County city of about 2,900 residents (2020 census 2,881) on the Snake River west of Boise, where agriculture meets river recreation. Settled early by Austrian immigrants and Basques (the "Austrian Town" and Basque roots are still visible in family names and food), it's a working farm town — sugar beets, alfalfa, row crops — with a walkable Main Street and the Snake River at its doorstep for fishing and boating. Homedale is also the gateway to the Owyhee Desert and the Owyhee Mountains' canyons, hot springs, and off-grid backcountry. The local economy mixes farming, food processing, and a growing commuter share bound for Nampa and Caldwell.
Home prices in Homedale
The median listing price in Homedale is $359,950.
Top places in Homedale
- Snake River — fishing, boating, and riverside access.
- Main Street Homedale — local restaurants with Basque and Austrian food traditions.
- Owyhee Desert and Owyhee Mountains — canyons, hot springs, and backcountry recreation to the south.
- Surrounding farmland in growing season.
- Community parks and school sports.
Commuting from Homedale
- No rail transit in the Boise metro — commutes are by car; no transit service this far out.
- Homedale is about 40 miles west of Boise via SH-19 and US-95 to I-84 (through Marsing); the drive to downtown Boise is approximately 45–50 minutes.
- Nampa is about 20–25 minutes east.
Homedale FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Homedale, ID?
The median listing price in Homedale is $359,950. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Homedale, ID?
No rail transit in the Boise metro — commutes are by car; no transit service this far out.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.