The story of this market
The typical home in Idaho County, Idaho sells for about $310,200, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. Over the long run, values in this county have grown 211% since 2000. Last year 3 of 5 neighborhoods saw prices rise, so the story isn't the same street to street. The biggest natural hazard here is wildfire, which FEMA rates very high. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,036 a month.
HUD sets the fair market rent for a 2-bedroom at $1,036 a month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates overall hazard risk here as Very High.
Price climate
Every year of price change, 2000–2025
0%
2025
Each stripe is one year's median price change across the area's census tracts (FHFA repeat-sales index). Deep blue is a strong gain year, red a falling year. Best: 2021 (+21.3%). Worst: 2000 (-11.6%). Hover to read a year.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+5.3%
ID · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Rent benchmark
Fair market rent by size
$1,435
3-bed / month
HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal 2027, for this county. A typical rent for a modest unit, used to set housing-voucher payments.
Neighborhood price trend
Long-run price trend, 2000–2025
0%
2025 change
FHFA repeat-sales index, median of 5 census tracts in this county (2000 = 100). Bars are each year's median change.
Natural hazard exposure
The area's risk shape
96
Very High
FEMA National Risk Index. Each spoke is a hazard ranked nationally, where 100 is the most exposed. Expected annual loss: $35,806,210.
Mortgage activity
Home lending in this county
77.4%
2019 approval rate
| Year | Applications | Loans made | Approval | Investor share | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 513 | 252 | 71.5% | 2.8% | $205,000 |
| 2019 | 548▲ | 291▲ | 77.4%▲ | 0% | $235,000▲ |
CFPB Home Mortgage Disclosure Act records: every mortgage application reported by lenders for homes in this county. Approval rate is approved ÷ decided (withdrawn and incomplete files excluded). Investor share and home value are the median census tract.
Idaho County, Idaho
The Idaho County housing market is currently stable, characterized by low inventory and steady demand from buyers seeking rural properties. While prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, the market remains less competitive than Idaho's urban centers, with longer days on market reflecting a more measured pace of transactions.
No ARED distress-ledger coverage for this county yet — the foreclosure ingest rotates the national county directory, and filings appear here once the county's posted notices are read. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
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Median prices moved down 0.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 70 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 13.3% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 11.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Deterministic aggregate of 7 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Idaho County, Idaho — researched county-level history with a deterministic 1 / 3 / 5-year projection
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
No researched properties in this county yet — the property base layer populates as property research runs, and each property feeds its ZIP's roll-up.
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| 83522 | Cottonwood | $246,288 | $115 | +3.2% | 120 | 98% | 5% | 7.5 | 15 | $875 | researched Oct 4 |
| 83530 | Grangeville | $265,000 | $176 | -63.5% | 100 | 96.7% | — | 5.3 | 21 | $1,100 | researched Sep 29 |
| 83536 | Kamiah | $360,000 | $215 | +2.1% | 88 | 96% | 12% | 14 | 42 | $1,150 | researched Sep 29 |
| 83539 | Kooskia | $277,500 | $185 | — | 64 | — | — | — | 44 | $1,036 | researched Sep 28 |
| 83543 | Nezperce | $253,450 | $179 | — | 154 | — | — | — | 17 | $500 | researched Sep 29 |
| 83549 | Riggins | $772,000 | $335 | — | 127 | — | — | — | 24 | $1,036 | researched Sep 29 |
| 83554 | White Bird | $553,500 | $259 | — | 107 | 100% | — | — | 26 | $1,036 | researched Sep 29 |
Figures are each ZIP report's own latest research — the county roll-up aggregates them sales_count-weighted (population fallback); ZIPs cycle quarterly.
Crime rates in Idaho County remain significantly lower than both state and national averages, with property crime being the most frequently reported offense.
Schools in the county are primarily served by rural districts like Grangeville and Salmon River, which generally maintain small class sizes and community-focused educational environments.
The county faces moderate to high wildfire risk due to its vast forested terrain, and residents are increasingly impacted by rising property insurance premiums related to these environmental hazards.
Economic momentum is driven by timber, agriculture, and tourism, with limited large-scale industrial development and a focus on maintaining the region's rural character.
Property taxes are assessed by the Idaho County Assessor based on market value, with the total rate determined by the sum of levies from the county, school districts, and local taxing entities.
The county offers extensive outdoor recreation including the Salmon River, Nez Perce National Forest, and numerous trails for hiking, fishing, and hunting.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and high demand for single-family homes, with few multi-family developments available.
The economy is anchored by agriculture, timber production, and government services, with tourism playing an increasingly important role in the local economy.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with U.S. Highway 95 serving as the primary north-south corridor through the county.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential projects and agricultural land preservation.
The Idaho County Assessor's office conducts annual market value assessments to ensure property tax equity across the county's diverse rural and residential parcels.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including fire protection, cemetery, and local school districts that provide essential services to the rural population.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to increased wildfire risk, making coverage availability a key consideration for homeowners in forested areas.
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The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this county — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A major destination for whitewater rafting, fishing, and scenic recreation.
Provides vast wilderness areas for hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing.
A notable local site for birdwatching and historical interest.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau QuickFacts and ACS 5-year estimates.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
applies when — Applies to the transfer of any real property improved by one to four dwelling units.
Requires the seller to provide a written property condition disclosure form to the buyer, detailing the condition of the property.
Idaho Code Title 55, Chapter 25.
applies when — The property must be owner-occupied and used as the primary dwelling place of the owner.
Exempts the lesser of $125,000 or 50% of the market value for assessment purposes from property taxation. Formula: Exemption = min($125,000, 0.50 * Market Value).
Idaho Code 63-602G; as amended by House Bill 885 (2026).
applies when — Applies to parcels governed by a homeowners' association as defined in Idaho Code 55-3203.
Imposes obligations regarding association governance, financial disclosures, and restrictions on covenants (e.g., limitations on short-term rental bans and accessory dwelling unit restrictions).
Idaho Code Title 55, Chapter 32.
Governance registry — every jurisdiction re-researches on a rolling 90-day cycle. Property reports compose these inherited burdens into a per-parcel ledger with conditional determinations. Informational only — not legal advice.