Washington County, Idaho Housing Market
In Washington County, Idaho, the median home value is $278,100, with a median monthly rent of $938. This places Washington County at #740 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #31 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: $800
- Establishments: 336
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 69
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 4,235 (avg $62,173)
- Outflow: 3,890 (avg $61,048)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Washington County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83672 | 368.6 | +0.62% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Washington County | Idaho Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $278,100 | $355,261 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $938 | $968 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 74.6% | 75.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 24.7 | 30.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Washington County is 21.7% below the Idaho state average and 22.1% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $938/month is 3.1% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 24.7, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Washington County has an owner-occupancy rate of 74.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks County | Georgia | $278,100 | $827 |
| Humboldt County | Nevada | $278,300 | $994 |
| Clay County | North Carolina | $278,400 | $804 |
| Bandera County | Texas | $278,400 | $1,149 |
| Cumberland County | Pennsylvania | $277,600 | $1,249 |
Other Counties in Idaho
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Lake County | $275,000 | $632 | 89.5% |
| Oneida County | $272,000 | $859 | 88.3% |
| Jerome County | $271,800 | $966 | 75.2% |
| Cassia County | $284,600 | $1,000 | 68.6% |
| Clearwater County | $268,200 | $875 | 82.9% |
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).