Idaho Housing Market Trends
Real-time market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-03-03
Is Now a Good Time to Buy in Idaho?
The Idaho housing market is showing balanced conditions.
home values have grown a moderate 1.3% year-over-year. there are currently 539 homes on the market.
Median Home Value
$462,426
Zillow Home Value Index
Year-over-Year
+1.3%
Home value change
5-Year Change
+31.5%
Since 2021
Median Rent
$1,601/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Active Listings
539
Homes for sale
Home Value Trends
5-year Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) for Idaho vs. national average. ZHVI reflects the typical home value in the 35th-65th percentile range.
Rent Trends
Average rent in Idaho: $1,601/mo (+4.6% YoY)
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
With a median home value of $462,426 and average rent of $1,601/mo, the price-to-rent ratio in Idaho is 24.1. A ratio above 21 suggests renting may be more cost-effective.
Run Full Rent vs. Buy CalculatorTop Markets in Idaho
Explore housing data for 12 metro areas in Idaho. Click any market for detailed trends and analysis.
Hailey, ID
$1,014,417
Avg rent: $2,963/mo
Sandpoint, ID
$625,814
Avg rent: $2,047/mo
Coeur d'Alene, ID
$577,483
Avg rent: $1,753/mo
Boise City, ID
$479,484
Avg rent: $1,742/mo
Moscow, ID
$454,910
Avg rent: $1,252/mo
Rexburg, ID
$420,555
Avg rent: $1,201/mo
Idaho Falls, ID
$399,402
Avg rent: $1,407/mo
Blackfoot, ID
$372,576
Avg rent: $1,046/mo
Twin Falls, ID
$370,632
Avg rent: $1,677/mo
Lewiston, ID
$359,691
Mountain Home, ID
$347,241
Pocatello, ID
$339,092
Avg rent: $1,069/mo
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