Idaho housing market: home prices by city and forecast
Idaho home prices: the typical Idaho home was worth $476,754 in September 2026, according to the Zillow Home Value Index, up +2.2% from a year earlier.
- Value of a typical home
- $476,754September 2026, Zillow ZHVI
- Change over 12 months
- +2.2%US +1.2%
- Change over 10 years
- +128.6%US +77.4%
- Multiple measured from 2000 onward
- ×3.82US ×2.99
- Price relative to income
- 5.9, with median income of $81,166.
Across the 50 states and DC, Idaho places 13th for typical home value and 23rd for the 12-month change. Growth since 2000 ranks 3rd of 47, while price to income ranks 7th, highest first.
Idaho home prices since 2000
At $124,644 in January 2000, the typical Idaho home later reached $476,754. The highest point was $499,492 in June 2022, leaving today’s value −4.6% below it.
| Decade | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | $125,751 | $130,387 | $134,402 | $137,914 | $143,939 | $192,323 | $203,083 | $201,758 | $180,520 | |
| 2010s | $163,672 | $147,426 | $150,876 | $167,321 | $179,254 | $189,403 | $205,233 | $223,843 | $249,688 | $279,183 |
| 2020s | $317,308 | $422,930 | $483,268 | $453,491 | $461,572 | $467,890 |
Idaho home prices since 1975: the FHFA index
Using FHFA's repeat-sales index (1975 = 100), Idaho recorded 1193 in 2025. From a year earlier, the index rose by +3.0% in Q2 2026.
Owner-reported Census of Housing values put Idaho at $1,600 in 1940 and $106,300 in 2000.
| Census year | Idaho median value | US median value |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | $1,600 | $2,938 |
| 1950 | $5,852 | $7,354 |
| 1960 | $10,600 | $11,900 |
| 1970 | $14,100 | $17,000 |
| 1980 | $45,600 | $47,200 |
| 1990 | $58,200 | $79,100 |
| 2000 | $106,300 | $119,600 |
No inflation adjustment. Census of Housing tables
Home prices in Idaho by city
There are pages for 6 cities, listed largest first:
| City | Value of a typical home | Change over 12 months | Multiple measured from 2000 onward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise | $500,215 | +2.1% | |
| Meridian | $535,629 | +1.3% | |
| Nampa | $415,281 | +1.8% | |
| Idaho Falls | $394,199 | +1.6% | ×3.57 |
| Coeur d'Alene | $606,227 | +3.3% | |
| Twin Falls | $370,431 | +3.2% | |
| Caldwell | $399,646 | +1.5% | |
| Pocatello | $339,631 | +1.6% | |
| Post Falls | $535,301 | +3.1% | |
| Rexburg | $430,949 | +5.4% | |
| Lewiston | $388,169 | +2.4% | |
| Eagle | $785,302 | +0.3% | |
| Kuna | $460,394 | +1.0% | |
| Moscow | $480,926 | +0.2% | |
| Blackfoot | $372,146 | +3.3% |
Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026.
Metro forecasts: where Idaho prices are heading
Zillow's 12-month forecasts made in September 2026 for 4 Idaho metros range from +0.4% to +4.4%:
| Metro | Next 3 months | Next 12 months |
|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | +2.0% | +3.3% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | +0.8% | +0.4% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | +2.1% | +4.4% |
| Twin Falls, ID | +0.5% | +1.9% |
Zillow provides this estimate, which is not investment advice.
Idaho: what it costs to live here
Idaho’s price level is 95.5 against US 100 (BEA). Housing stands at 90.0, goods at 96.3, utilities at 70.4, and other services at 99.0. Household income has a median of $81,166, while gross rent has a median of $1,384 each month (Census ACS 2024). Owner-occupied homes account for 72%, and the median year built is 1993.
Cost of living for all states: by state. City pages: Boise, ID, Idaho Falls, Coeur d'Alene.
How to read the chart
The first chart uses dollars and reaches its peak of $499,492 in June 2022. An index appears on the second chart. Idaho finishes at 1193, meaning prices there reached 11.9 times their 1975 level. Both charts remain unadjusted for inflation.