Idaho County, Idaho Housing Market
In Idaho County, Idaho, the median home value is $310,200, with a median monthly rent of $789. This places Idaho County at #575 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #25 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: $873
- Establishments: 660
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 6
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 6,481 (avg $70,108)
- Outflow: 5,820 (avg $70,045)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Idaho County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83611 | 455.0 | +14.54% | 2025 |
| 2 | 83530 | 359.0 | -4.87% | 2025 |
| 3 | 59847 | 381.7 | +2.26% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Idaho County | Idaho Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $310,200 | $355,261 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $789 | $968 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 80.9% | 75.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 32.8 | 30.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Idaho County is 12.7% below the Idaho state average and 36.2% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $789/month is 18.5% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 32.8, Idaho 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.
Idaho County has an owner-occupancy rate of 80.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | Oregon | $310,300 | $1,055 |
| Berkeley County | South Carolina | $310,300 | $1,654 |
| Yakima County | Washington | $310,100 | $1,109 |
| Hancock County | Maine | $310,400 | $1,061 |
| Gloucester County | New Jersey | $310,400 | $1,531 |
Other Counties in Idaho
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont County | $314,200 | $864 | 82.6% |
| Camas County | $304,000 | $1,000 | 80.0% |
| Elmore County | $316,500 | $1,243 | 65.6% |
| Bannock County | $300,700 | $960 | 69.5% |
| Lemhi County | $326,100 | $754 | 79.3% |
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).