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Idaho city, ID

Idaho city, ID.

Population: 1,916 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Idaho city, ID is $416,175 — up 4.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $442,500 after a median 192.5 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with avalanche, landslide, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$416,175

Median home value

+4.2%

1-year change

192.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$416,175
1-year appreciation
+4.2%
3-year appreciation
+3.7%
5-year appreciation
+13.3%
10-year appreciation
+153.1%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$432,612
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
$442,500
Median list price
$579,950
Median price per sqft
$290
1-year sale-price change
-19.7%
Median days on market
192.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
16
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
-1.2%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$841/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,052/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,311/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,704/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,966/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
BASIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, IDAHO CITY HIGH SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, landslide, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · winterWeather: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
89.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
49.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
250
Days with Moderate air quality
115
Highest AQI recorded (year)
98

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
287
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
473

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Idaho City US Forest Service Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI) (36 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BOISE VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+115 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
24.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,249
Households with broadband internet
59.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,217
Average weekly wage
$621
Top industries (by employment)
Arts & Entertainment, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
82

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

How it compares

Idaho cityState medianUS median
Median home value$416,175$437,255$289,727
Median sale price$442,500$441,990$325,000
Median days on market193 days62 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,249$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 Idaho city, ID?
$416,175.
What is the median sale price in Idaho city, ID?
$442,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Idaho city, ID?
Median days on market: 192.5 days.
What is typical rent in Idaho city, ID?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,311/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Idaho city, ID?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, landslide, wildfire.
Is Idaho city, ID in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Idaho city, ID?
Risk to homes is higher than 98% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Idaho city, ID?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Idaho city, ID?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Idaho city, ID?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Idaho city, ID walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Idaho city, ID?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Idaho city, ID?
Regional Price Parity: 95.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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