Camas County, Idaho Housing Market
In Camas County, Idaho, the median home value is $304,000, with a median monthly rent of $1,000. This places Camas County at #607 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #26 within Idaho.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,255
- Establishments: 65
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 14
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 437 (avg $85,551)
- Outflow: 405 (avg $87,748)
- IRS Statistics of Income
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| Metric | Camas County | Idaho Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $304,000 | $355,261 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,000 | $968 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 80.0% | 75.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 25.3 | 30.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Camas County is 14.4% below the Idaho state average and 33.5% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,000/month is 3.3% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 25.3, Camas 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.
Camas County has an owner-occupancy rate of 80.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe County | Texas | $304,400 | $1,517 |
| Duval County | Florida | $303,500 | $1,475 |
| Montgomery County | Virginia | $304,600 | $1,240 |
| Lamoille County | Vermont | $304,700 | $1,160 |
| Shelby County | Kentucky | $304,800 | $1,033 |
Other Counties in Idaho
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bannock County | $300,700 | $960 | 69.5% |
| Idaho County | $310,200 | $789 | 80.9% |
| Fremont County | $314,200 | $864 | 82.6% |
| Benewah County | $293,500 | $875 | 73.2% |
| Bingham County | $293,300 | $874 | 80.5% |
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).