Minidoka County, Idaho Housing Market
In Minidoka County, Idaho, the median home value is $262,600, with a median monthly rent of $900. This places Minidoka County at #825 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #37 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: $1,005
- Establishments: 735
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 149
- Multi-family: 7
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 8,386 (avg $64,264)
- Outflow: 7,920 (avg $64,753)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Minidoka County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83336 | 322.0 | -4.57% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Minidoka County | Idaho Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $262,600 | $355,261 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $900 | $968 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 69.2% | 75.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 24.3 | 30.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Minidoka County is 26.1% below the Idaho state average and 15.3% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $900/month is 7.0% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 24.3, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Minidoka County has an owner-occupancy rate of 69.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartley County | Texas | $262,500 | $1,028 |
| Hoonah-Angoon Census Area | Alaska | $262,800 | $1,014 |
| Dorchester County | Maryland | $262,400 | $1,032 |
| Lee County | Alabama | $262,200 | $1,058 |
| Richland County | Montana | $263,000 | $917 |
Other Counties in Idaho
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoshone County | $267,400 | $943 | 74.0% |
| Clearwater County | $268,200 | $875 | 82.9% |
| Lincoln County | $255,600 | $1,021 | 78.9% |
| Jerome County | $271,800 | $966 | 75.2% |
| Oneida County | $272,000 | $859 | 88.3% |
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).