Valley County, Idaho Housing Market
In Valley County, Idaho, the median home value is $657,000, with a median monthly rent of $1,117. This places Valley County at #64 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #3 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: $982
- Establishments: 847
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 249
- Multi-family: 19
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 5,550 (avg $118,136)
- Outflow: 4,876 (avg $113,993)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Valley County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83615 | 470.9 | -18.58% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Valley County | Idaho Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $657,000 | $355,261 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,117 | $968 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 81.9% | 75.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 49.0 | 30.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Valley County is 84.9% above the Idaho state average and 188.5% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,117/month is 15.4% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 49.0, Valley 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.
Valley County has an owner-occupancy rate of 81.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan County | Utah | $654,900 | $1,492 |
| Hood River County | Oregon | $660,000 | $1,417 |
| Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | $652,900 | $2,110 |
| Deschutes County | Oregon | $650,900 | $1,787 |
| Westchester County | New York | $663,200 | $1,951 |
Other Counties in Idaho
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teton County | $690,500 | $1,319 | 80.8% |
| Blaine County | $735,300 | $1,338 | 73.5% |
| Kootenai County | $518,700 | $1,492 | 71.3% |
| Ada County | $512,300 | $1,577 | 70.8% |
| Bonner County | $487,900 | $1,122 | 78.3% |
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).