Lewis County, Idaho Housing Market
In Lewis County, Idaho, the median home value is $225,300, with a median monthly rent of $737. This places Lewis County at #1126 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #41 within Idaho.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $828
- Establishments: 208
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 29
- Multi-family: 12
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 1,706 (avg $64,613)
- Outflow: 1,517 (avg $58,906)
- IRS Statistics of Income
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| Metric | Lewis County | Idaho Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $225,300 | $355,261 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $737 | $968 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 76.4% | 75.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 25.5 | 30.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Lewis County is 36.6% below the Idaho state average and 1.1% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $737/month is 23.9% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 25.5, Lewis 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.
Lewis County has an owner-occupancy rate of 76.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | Alaska | $225,300 | $964 |
| Itasca County | Minnesota | $225,200 | $988 |
| Floyd County | Virginia | $225,400 | $878 |
| Anderson County | Kentucky | $225,100 | $927 |
| Macon County | Tennessee | $225,700 | $846 |
Other Counties in Idaho
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butte County | $217,600 | $608 | 77.5% |
| Clark County | $216,900 | $773 | 61.3% |
| Power County | $212,900 | $767 | 73.7% |
| Caribou County | $241,500 | $847 | 81.6% |
| Gooding County | $250,900 | $880 | 70.8% |
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).