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Glenns ferry, ID

Glenns ferry, ID.

Population: 1,521 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Glenns ferry, ID is $249,658 — down 6.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $244,900 after a median 61 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with avalanche, wildfire, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$249,658

Median home value

-6.4%

1-year change

61

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$249,658
1-year appreciation
-6.4%
3-year appreciation
+0.9%
5-year appreciation
+13.7%
10-year appreciation
+188.5%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$272,883
House Price Index (state)
629.4 (-1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$244,900
Median list price
$265,000
Median price per sqft
$152
1-year sale-price change
+71.3%
Median days on market
61 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
92.8%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
-0.1%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$860/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,016/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,304/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,537/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
95.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
11.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$7.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
GLENNS FERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, GLENNS FERRY HIGH SCHOOL, GLENNS FERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, wildfire, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Mountain Home Air Force Base (23.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
11.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
802
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
991

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument (30 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Glenns Ferry Municipal Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mountain Home Air Force Base (MUO) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ST LUKE'S ELMORE MEDICAL CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+100 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,950
Housing built before 1970
68.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
2.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,500
Households with broadband internet
63.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,675
Average weekly wage
$836
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
109

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Glenns ferryState medianUS median
Median home value$249,658$437,255$289,727
Median sale price$244,900$441,990$325,000
Median days on market61 days62 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,500$1,455$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Glenns ferry, ID?
$249,658.
What is the median sale price in Glenns ferry, ID?
$244,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Glenns ferry, ID?
Median days on market: 61 days.
What is typical rent in Glenns ferry, ID?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,016/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Glenns ferry, ID?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, wildfire, winterWeather.
Is Glenns ferry, ID in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Glenns ferry, ID?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Glenns ferry, ID?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Glenns ferry, ID?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Glenns ferry, ID?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Glenns ferry, ID walkable?
Walkability index: 9.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Glenns ferry, ID?
Regional Price Parity: 95.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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