Benewah County, Idaho Housing Market
In Benewah County, Idaho, the median home value is $293,500, with a median monthly rent of $875. This places Benewah County at #658 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #28 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: $1,171
- Establishments: 372
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 57
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 4,061 (avg $61,893)
- Outflow: 3,647 (avg $60,069)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Benewah County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83861 | 349.5 | +15.25% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
This product uses FHFA Data but is neither endorsed nor certified by FHFA.
📝 Editor's Insight
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How Benewah County Compares
| Metric | Benewah County | Idaho Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $293,500 | $355,261 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $875 | $968 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 73.2% | 75.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 28.0 | 30.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Benewah County is 17.4% below the Idaho state average and 28.9% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $875/month is 9.6% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 28.0, Benewah 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.
Benewah County has an owner-occupancy rate of 73.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette County | Kentucky | $293,500 | $1,164 |
| Mason County | Texas | $293,600 | $800 |
| Prince George County | Virginia | $293,400 | $1,594 |
| Haines Borough | Alaska | $293,300 | $1,087 |
| Bingham County | Idaho | $293,300 | $874 |
Other Counties in Idaho
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bingham County | $293,300 | $874 | 80.5% |
| Bannock County | $300,700 | $960 | 69.5% |
| Cassia County | $284,600 | $1,000 | 68.6% |
| Camas County | $304,000 | $1,000 | 80.0% |
| Washington County | $278,100 | $938 | 74.6% |
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 2026-10-13. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).