Clearwater County, Idaho Housing Market
In Clearwater County, Idaho, the median home value is $268,200, with a median monthly rent of $875. This places Clearwater County at #790 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #35 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: $978
- Establishments: 298
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 38
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 3,325 (avg $67,036)
- Outflow: 2,983 (avg $64,625)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Clearwater County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83544 | 293.0 | +11.34% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Clearwater County | Idaho Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $268,200 | $355,261 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $875 | $968 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 82.9% | 75.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 25.5 | 30.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Clearwater County is 24.5% below the Idaho state average and 17.8% 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 25.5, Clearwater 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.
Clearwater County has an owner-occupancy rate of 82.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessamine County | Kentucky | $268,100 | $1,124 |
| Adams County | Pennsylvania | $268,500 | $1,115 |
| Lee County | Texas | $267,800 | $1,067 |
| Sullivan County | New Hampshire | $268,700 | $1,211 |
| Holmes County | Ohio | $267,700 | $816 |
Other Counties in Idaho
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoshone County | $267,400 | $943 | 74.0% |
| Jerome County | $271,800 | $966 | 75.2% |
| Oneida County | $272,000 | $859 | 88.3% |
| Minidoka County | $262,600 | $900 | 69.2% |
| Bear Lake County | $275,000 | $632 | 89.5% |
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).