Kootenai County, Idaho Housing Market
In Kootenai County, Idaho, the median home value is $518,700, with a median monthly rent of $1,492. This places Kootenai County at #126 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #4 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: $1,137
- Establishments: 8,754
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 1,217
- Multi-family: 488
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 75,750 (avg $100,083)
- Outflow: 70,849 (avg $98,177)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 5 active ZIP codes in Kootenai County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83858 | 425.2 | +5.76% | 2025 |
| 2 | 83815 | 424.0 | +5.36% | 2025 |
| 3 | 83835 | 423.9 | +6.03% | 2025 |
| 4 | 83814 | 523.2 | -1.24% | 2025 |
| 5 | 83854 | 395.9 | +1.19% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Kootenai County | Idaho Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $518,700 | $355,261 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,492 | $968 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 71.3% | 75.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 29.0 | 30.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Kootenai County is 46.0% above the Idaho state average and 127.8% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,492/month is 54.1% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 29.0, Kootenai 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.
Kootenai County has an owner-occupancy rate of 71.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii County | Hawaii | $519,300 | $1,510 |
| Hunterdon County | New Jersey | $517,200 | $1,687 |
| Clark County | Washington | $522,900 | $1,748 |
| Travis County | Texas | $523,000 | $1,744 |
| Bristol County | Rhode Island | $513,800 | $1,528 |
Other Counties in Idaho
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada County | $512,300 | $1,577 | 70.8% |
| Bonner County | $487,900 | $1,122 | 78.3% |
| Boise County | $476,100 | $850 | 90.3% |
| Gem County | $428,700 | $1,038 | 76.0% |
| Madison County | $414,800 | $1,014 | 40.2% |
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).