Lincoln County, Idaho Housing Market
In Lincoln County, Idaho, the median home value is $255,600, with a median monthly rent of $1,021. This places Lincoln County at #863 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #38 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: $983
- Establishments: 178
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 16
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 1,841 (avg $57,533)
- Outflow: 1,703 (avg $58,111)
- IRS Statistics of Income
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| Metric | Lincoln County | Idaho Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $255,600 | $355,261 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,021 | $968 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 78.9% | 75.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.9 | 30.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Lincoln County is 28.1% below the Idaho state average and 12.3% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,021/month is 5.5% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.9, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Lincoln County has an owner-occupancy rate of 78.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antrim County | Michigan | $255,500 | $902 |
| Aitkin County | Minnesota | $255,800 | $869 |
| LaGrange County | Indiana | $255,900 | $839 |
| McClain County | Oklahoma | $255,900 | $954 |
| Silver Bow County | Montana | $255,200 | $863 |
Other Counties in Idaho
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gooding County | $250,900 | $880 | 70.8% |
| Minidoka County | $262,600 | $900 | 69.2% |
| Shoshone County | $267,400 | $943 | 74.0% |
| Clearwater County | $268,200 | $875 | 82.9% |
| Caribou County | $241,500 | $847 | 81.6% |
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).