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Pocatello, ID

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Pocatello.

Population: 59,419 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Pocatello, ID is $338,324 — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $357,000 after a median 64 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,036/month. 21 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winterweather, coldwave, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$338,324

Median home value

+1.4%

1-year change

64

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$338,324
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+6.1%
5-year appreciation
+24.8%
10-year appreciation
+129.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$339,700
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
$357,000
Median list price
$297,450
Median price per sqft
$133
1-year sale-price change
+16.4%
Median days on market
64 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
275
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+1.2%
Days to pending
56 days
New listings (monthly)
89

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,036/mo
1-year rent change
+0.9%
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
21
Elementary schools
12
Middle schools
5
High schools
4
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
POCATELLO DISTRICT, THE POCATELLO COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL INC.
Schools include
CLAUDE A WILCOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EDAHOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NEW HORIZON HIGH SCHOOL, FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL, GREENACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave, lightning, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
28.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Eastern Michaud Flats Contamination (6.3 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)

Average annual temperature
49.7°F
Average high
61.3°F
Average low
37.7°F
Annual precipitation
23.5 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)
40
Days with Good air quality
291
Days with Moderate air quality
52
Highest AQI recorded (year)
406

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,478
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,945

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve (49 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
PORTNEUF MEDICAL CENTER, NELL J REDFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CARIBOU MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
7
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)
+174 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
48.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,853
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
49.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
29,264
Average weekly wage
$855
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
196

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

How it compares

PocatelloState medianUS median
Median home value$338,324$437,255$289,727
Median sale price$357,000$441,990$325,000
Median days on market64 days62 days51 days
Typical rent$1,036/mo$1,700/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,853$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 Pocatello, ID?
$338,324.
What is the median sale price in Pocatello, ID?
$357,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Pocatello, ID?
Median days on market: 64 days.
What is typical rent in Pocatello, ID?
Typical rent: $1,036/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Pocatello, ID?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave, lightning, wildfire.
Is Pocatello, ID in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Pocatello, 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 Pocatello, ID?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Pocatello, ID?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Pocatello, ID?
21 schools (12 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Pocatello, ID walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Pocatello, ID?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Pocatello, ID?
Regional Price Parity: 95.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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