Ada County, Idaho Housing Market
In Ada County, Idaho, the median home value is $512,300, with a median monthly rent of $1,577. This places Ada County at #131 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #5 within Idaho.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,446
- Establishments: 25,287
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 4,637
- Multi-family: 584
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 212,386 (avg $117,189)
- Outflow: 203,256 (avg $117,386)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Ada County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83669 | 381.8 | -9.23% | 2025 |
| 2 | 83616 | 376.0 | +7.21% | 2025 |
| 3 | 83634 | 378.2 | +7.22% | 2025 |
| 4 | 83712 | 447.0 | +7.17% | 2025 |
| 5 | 83716 | 372.2 | +2.34% | 2025 |
| 6 | 83706 | 427.1 | +0.66% | 2025 |
| 7 | 83704 | 395.6 | +3.27% | 2025 |
| 8 | 83713 | 362.1 | +2.42% | 2025 |
| 9 | 83641 | 369.1 | +8.45% | 2025 |
| 10 | 83642 | 368.0 | +3.99% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Ada County | Idaho Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $512,300 | $355,261 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,577 | $968 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 70.8% | 75.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 27.1 | 30.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Ada County is 44.2% above the Idaho state average and 125.0% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,577/month is 62.9% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 27.1, Ada County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Ada County has an owner-occupancy rate of 70.8%, compared to 75.2% in Idaho and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendocino County | California | $512,200 | $1,317 |
| Kendall County | Texas | $512,700 | $1,606 |
| Benton County | Oregon | $513,000 | $1,410 |
| Bristol County | Rhode Island | $513,800 | $1,528 |
| Washington County | Rhode Island | $510,800 | $1,327 |
Other Counties in Idaho
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kootenai County | $518,700 | $1,492 | 71.3% |
| Bonner County | $487,900 | $1,122 | 78.3% |
| Boise County | $476,100 | $850 | 90.3% |
| Gem County | $428,700 | $1,038 | 76.0% |
| Madison County | $414,800 | $1,014 | 40.2% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).