Boise metro, ID relocation guide
Moving to Marsing, ID
About Marsing
Marsing is a small Owyhee County farming and wine-country city of about 1,200 residents (2020 census 1,223) on the Snake River southwest of Boise. The economy runs on orchards, onions, and vineyards — it's on the eastern edge of the Snake River Valley AVA — with river recreation woven in: Marsing Island and Pilgrim Cove give locals boat ramps, swimming, and fishing without leaving town. Lizard Butte, the landmark volcanic dome, anchors the skyline. The annual Harvest Festival and hometown Fourth of July events are the social calendar. It's roughly 20 minutes from Nampa and Caldwell, close enough for work while keeping small-town river life.
Home prices in Marsing
The median listing price in Marsing is $722,500.
Top places in Marsing
- Lizard Butte — the landmark volcanic dome overlooking the Snake River.
- Marsing Island and Pilgrim Cove — swimming, boating, and fishing on the Snake River.
- Snake River Valley wineries and orchards.
- Harvest Festival and Fourth of July celebrations.
- Nearby Owyhee uplands.
Commuting from Marsing
- No rail transit in the Boise metro — commutes are by car; no transit service this far out.
- Marsing is about 32 miles southwest of Boise via SH-55 and SH-19 to I-84; the drive to downtown Boise is approximately 40–45 minutes.
- Nampa is about 15–20 minutes east.
Marsing FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Marsing, ID?
The median listing price in Marsing is $722,500. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Marsing, 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.