Breaking — May 2026
Micron is investing $15 Billion in Boise, Idaho
The biggest economic development in Idaho history is underway right now — and it is going to change everything about living, working, and buying a home in the Treasure Valley.$15BInvestment in Boise
17,000+Jobs Created
$6.1BCHIPS Act Funding
2027Fab ID-1 Completion
What is actually happening
The numbers behind the expansion
Micron's Boise expansion is a cornerstone of their broader $125 billion US expansion plan — aimed at powering the next generation of AI growth. Construction is actively underway right now in Southeast Boise.
$15B
Boise Investment
Micron's single largest domestic investment — anchored right here in Southeast Boise
$125B
US Expansion Total
Boise is a cornerstone of Micron's broader national expansion powering AI infrastructure
$6.1B
CHIPS Act Funding
Federal funding locked in through 2030 — this project is not slowing down
Homes available now
Brand new homes 15 minutes from Micron
Mayfield Springs has new construction available right now starting in the $400s. Browse current listings below.What this means for the job market
More than 17,000 jobs are coming to the Treasure Valley
High-paying technical roles in AI, semiconductor manufacturing, and advanced tech — driving household income and housing demand across the entire valley.17,000+ Total JobsDirect and indirect roles across the Treasure Valley region created by the expansion
~10,000 Direct Micron RolesExpected at the Boise campus by end of the decade as fabrication plants come fully online
AI and Semiconductor FocusHigh-paying technical positions in AI infrastructure, chip manufacturing, and advanced engineering
Southeast Boise CampusLocated 15 minutes from Mayfield Springs and 20 minutes from downtown Boise
Construction and timeline
What is happening and when
Micron's Boise expansion is a phased long-term investment. Here is the timeline for what is coming and when hiring ramps up.
NOW
Active construction on Fab ID-1 underwayThe first new fabrication plant in Southeast Boise is actively being built right now. Workers, equipment, and infrastructure are on site.
2026
Hiring ramps up ahead of completionMicron begins large-scale hiring for the new fab. Thousands of workers and their families will be searching for homes near the campus.
2027
Fab ID-1 expected to completeFull completion of the first new fabrication plant. Production begins, cementing Boise's role as a global semiconductor hub.
2030+
Full economic impact realizedAll 17,000+ jobs operational. Housing demand near the campus at peak. Communities built today will be in the highest demand.
Why this matters beyond Boise
Micron is at the center of the AI revolution
Boise is not just getting jobs — it is becoming one of the most strategically important tech cities in the United States.HBM Memory for NVIDIA Vera RubinHigh-volume production underway — 60% better power efficiency than previous gen
128GB DDR5 RDIMM Server ModulesJust announced — redefining AI server performance with industry-leading DRAM
60TB Micron 9550 ION SSD Now ShippingBreakthrough energy efficiency for AI data centers worldwide
Record Revenue of $8.7B in Q2 2026Micron's fiscal results reflect the strategic value of memory in the AI era
What this means for buyers right now
17,000 new jobs means one thing for housing — demand is only going up
Every major job creation event in US history has driven home values in surrounding areas. This is the largest in Idaho history.→Home values near the campus are already rising. Demand for housing within 20 minutes of the Micron campus is increasing month over month as hiring begins ahead of the fab completion.
→The wave has not fully hit yet. Most of the 17,000 jobs will not materialize until 2027 and beyond. The buyers purchasing near Micron today are buying before peak demand arrives.
→New construction is still available. Communities like Mayfield Springs — just 15 minutes from the Micron campus — have brand new homes starting in the $400s with inventory available right now.
→Infrastructure is already being built around the growth. Roads, utilities, schools, and services are being expanded specifically to support the population coming to support Micron's workforce.
The closest new construction to Micron
Mayfield Springs is a 730-acre master-planned community just 15 minutes from the Micron campus. Brand new homes from top Idaho builders starting in the $400s. A Boise mailing address. 1 Gbps fiber internet. Open space, trails, and a full community center coming by May 2027. Phase One is already built and occupied.
15 minFrom Micron
$400sStarting price
730Total acres