Shoshone County, Idaho Housing Market
In Shoshone County, Idaho, the median home value is $267,400, with a median monthly rent of $943. This places Shoshone County at #796 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #36 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: $1,110
- Establishments: 427
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 51
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 5,299 (avg $59,949)
- Outflow: 4,767 (avg $58,034)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Shoshone County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83849 | 412.0 | +4.78% | 2025 |
| 2 | 83837 | 534.3 | +2.01% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Shoshone County | Idaho Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $267,400 | $355,261 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $943 | $968 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 74.0% | 75.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 23.6 | 30.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Shoshone County is 24.7% below the Idaho state average and 17.4% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $943/month is 2.6% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 23.6, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Shoshone County has an owner-occupancy rate of 74.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren County | New York | $267,400 | $1,105 |
| Outagamie County | Wisconsin | $267,300 | $1,057 |
| Monroe County | Pennsylvania | $267,600 | $1,393 |
| Allegan County | Michigan | $267,100 | $1,100 |
| Ward County | North Dakota | $267,100 | $1,048 |
Other Counties in Idaho
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater County | $268,200 | $875 | 82.9% |
| Jerome County | $271,800 | $966 | 75.2% |
| Oneida County | $272,000 | $859 | 88.3% |
| Minidoka County | $262,600 | $900 | 69.2% |
| Bear Lake County | $275,000 | $632 | 89.5% |
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).