Cassia County, Idaho Housing Market
In Cassia County, Idaho, the median home value is $284,600, with a median monthly rent of $1,000. This places Cassia County at #704 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #30 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: $1,016
- Establishments: 1,083
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 90
- Multi-family: 22
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 9,053 (avg $80,396)
- Outflow: 8,494 (avg $81,752)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Cassia County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83318 | 326.3 | -5.36% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Cassia County | Idaho Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $284,600 | $355,261 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,000 | $968 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 68.6% | 75.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 23.7 | 30.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Cassia County is 19.9% below the Idaho state average and 25.0% 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 23.7, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Cassia County has an owner-occupancy rate of 68.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County | Indiana | $284,600 | $1,271 |
| Madison County | North Carolina | $284,600 | $780 |
| Jackson County | North Carolina | $284,700 | $904 |
| Millard County | Utah | $284,700 | $882 |
| Williams County | North Dakota | $284,800 | $1,123 |
Other Counties in Idaho
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | $278,100 | $938 | 74.6% |
| Bingham County | $293,300 | $874 | 80.5% |
| Benewah County | $293,500 | $875 | 73.2% |
| Bear Lake County | $275,000 | $632 | 89.5% |
| Oneida County | $272,000 | $859 | 88.3% |
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).