Boundary County, Idaho Housing Market
In Boundary County, Idaho, the median home value is $410,500, with a median monthly rent of $877. This places Boundary County at #268 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #10 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: $1,024
- Establishments: 570
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 32
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 5,502 (avg $72,476)
- Outflow: 4,837 (avg $70,425)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Boundary County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83805 | 384.4 | +2.20% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Boundary County | Idaho Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $410,500 | $355,261 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $877 | $968 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 75.3% | 75.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 39.0 | 30.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Boundary County is 15.5% above the Idaho state average and 80.3% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $877/month is 9.4% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 39.0, Boundary 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.
Boundary County has an owner-occupancy rate of 75.3%, compared to 75.2% in Idaho and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane County | Washington | $410,700 | $1,283 |
| Lincoln County | Oregon | $410,800 | $1,201 |
| Kane County | Utah | $410,900 | $1,072 |
| Talbot County | Maryland | $409,700 | $1,256 |
| Sarasota County | Florida | $411,800 | $1,818 |
Other Counties in Idaho
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | $408,400 | $1,138 | 83.0% |
| Madison County | $414,800 | $1,014 | 40.2% |
| Gem County | $428,700 | $1,038 | 76.0% |
| Canyon County | $390,000 | $1,347 | 75.5% |
| Custer County | $381,700 | $691 | 76.8% |
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).