The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 83549 sells for about $772,000, or $335 per square foot.
Homes take about 127 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,036 a month.
ZIP 83549 — Riggins
The housing market in 83549 is characterized by low inventory and high-value, large-acreage listings, reflecting its status as a rural recreational destination. Market data for specific metrics like rent, tax rates, and demographic trends are not currently published at the ZCTA level. Activity is driven by demand for outdoor-oriented properties rather than traditional residential suburban growth.
This area is best suited for outdoor enthusiasts, recreational property buyers, and those seeking large-acreage rural living.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 127 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
The area is characterized by rugged terrain with significant exposure to wildfire risks and proximity to national forest and BLM lands.
Economic activity is primarily driven by outdoor recreation, tourism, and land-based industries such as ranching.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Idaho) — Homestead Property Tax Exemption: 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).
The area is a hub for outdoor activities including fishing, hiking, camping, and off-road vehicle use, with direct access to the Salmon River.
The local economy is heavily reliant on tourism, outdoor recreation, and agricultural/ranching operations.
- Riggins City Park4.79.2 mi
- Riggins City Park4.79.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides extensive opportunities for fishing and water-based recreation.
Offers vast space for hiking, hunting, and off-road vehicle use.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.