Gooding County, Idaho Housing Market
In Gooding County, Idaho, the median home value is $250,900, with a median monthly rent of $880. This places Gooding County at #883 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #39 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: $1,007
- Establishments: 586
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 34
- Multi-family: 2
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 5,852 (avg $59,457)
- Outflow: 5,452 (avg $58,955)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 5 active ZIP codes in Gooding County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83332 | 384.3 | +25.28% | 2025 |
| 2 | 83316 | 367.7 | -1.59% | 2025 |
| 3 | 83338 | 354.2 | +13.53% | 2025 |
| 4 | 83355 | 299.9 | -2.37% | 2025 |
| 5 | 83330 | 315.4 | +0.56% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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View Mortgage Guide for Gooding County →How Gooding County Compares
| Metric | Gooding County | Idaho Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $250,900 | $355,261 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $880 | $968 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 70.8% | 75.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 23.8 | 30.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Gooding County is 29.4% below the Idaho state average and 10.2% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $880/month is 9.1% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 23.8, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Gooding County has an owner-occupancy rate of 70.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floyd County | Indiana | $251,000 | $1,036 |
| Jack County | Texas | $251,200 | $960 |
| Cumberland County | Tennessee | $250,500 | $839 |
| Jefferson Parish | Louisiana | $251,400 | $1,190 |
| Forsyth County | North Carolina | $250,400 | $1,098 |
Other Counties in Idaho
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | $255,600 | $1,021 | 78.9% |
| Caribou County | $241,500 | $847 | 81.6% |
| Minidoka County | $262,600 | $900 | 69.2% |
| Shoshone County | $267,400 | $943 | 74.0% |
| Clearwater County | $268,200 | $875 | 82.9% |
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).