Power County, Idaho Housing Market
In Power County, Idaho, the median home value is $212,900, with a median monthly rent of $767. This places Power County at #1266 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #44 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: $1,172
- Establishments: 243
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 5
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 2,975 (avg $58,075)
- Outflow: 2,869 (avg $57,619)
- IRS Statistics of Income
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| Metric | Power County | Idaho Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $212,900 | $355,261 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $767 | $968 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 73.7% | 75.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 23.1 | 30.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Power County is 40.1% below the Idaho state average and 6.5% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $767/month is 20.8% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 23.1, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Power County has an owner-occupancy rate of 73.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tangipahoa Parish | Louisiana | $212,900 | $1,003 |
| Ohio County | Indiana | $213,100 | $898 |
| Saguache County | Colorado | $212,600 | $828 |
| Eddy County | New Mexico | $212,600 | $1,245 |
| Bradford County | Florida | $212,500 | $863 |
Other Counties in Idaho
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County | $216,900 | $773 | 61.3% |
| Butte County | $217,600 | $608 | 77.5% |
| Lewis County | $225,300 | $737 | 76.4% |
| 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).