The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 83661 sells for about $467,500, or $179 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 83661 — Payette
The housing market in 83661 shows steady demand supported by new construction and relative affordability compared to the broader Boise metro area. While inventory remains tight, price growth has moderated, reflecting a balanced market environment. Data points for specific metrics like active inventory and sales counts are based on current local market listings and regional reporting.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and first-time homebuyers looking for affordability and a small-town lifestyle within commuting distance of the Boise metro area.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 5.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.1% · poverty 12.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 12.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 10.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 83661, Payette County ID
Crime rates in Payette are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools in the Payette School District are characterized by moderate performance ratings, with ongoing efforts to improve student outcomes and facilities.
The area faces moderate risks related to seasonal wildfire smoke and occasional flooding near the Payette and Snake Rivers.
Economic growth is driven by agricultural support services, local manufacturing, and a steady influx of residents seeking more affordable housing compared to the Boise metro area.
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).
Commuters primarily travel via US-95 toward the Treasure Valley employment core, with average commute times reflecting the distance to larger job centers.
Residents have access to the Payette River for water activities, local city parks, and proximity to regional trails and outdoor recreation in the surrounding foothills.
The rental market is tight with low vacancy rates, driven by limited multi-family inventory and demand from workers in the agricultural and service sectors.
The economy is anchored by agriculture, food processing, and local government services, with increasing integration into the broader Treasure Valley labor market.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with US-95 serving as the primary arterial corridor for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on expanding residential capacity through new subdivisions while maintaining the city's agricultural character.
The Payette County Assessor manages property valuations, utilizing annual market analysis to adjust assessments for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Payette School District levies and various local fire and emergency service district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk and flood zone designations near the river.
Idaho continues to experience positive net domestic migration, with many new residents relocating from Western states for affordability.
Idaho is primarily a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a streamlined process under the deed of trust framework.
Sellers are required to provide a property condition disclosure statement covering known material defects at the time of sale.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS profiles for ZCTA 83661.
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.
- Malheur County Fairgrounds4.210 mi
- Four Rivers Cultural Center & Museum4.610.3 mi
- Shanghai Restaurant | Chinese411.7 mi
- Four Rivers Cultural Center & Museum4.610.3 mi
- Ontario Luxe Reel Theatre4.39.1 mi
- Beck-kiwanis park4.29.7 mi
- Sunset Lanes Inc3.99 mi
- Four Rivers Cultural Center & Museum4.610.3 mi
- Ontario State Recreation Site4.19.4 mi
- Beck-kiwanis park4.29.7 mi
- Fruitland Community Park & Splashpad4.78.5 mi
- Rudy Park4.57.6 mi
- Lazy Bear Ranch LLC4.911.4 mi
- Scotch Pines Golf Course4.56.2 mi
- Albertsons4.27.5 mi
- Purdum's Produce4.99.3 mi
- Marshalls4.38.9 mi
- Ontario Marketplace4.18.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides fishing, boating, and recreational access.
Local community park with picnic areas and playgrounds.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.