Cottonwood, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Lewis County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,138
Population
1,355/sq mi density
$56,250
Median Income
$28,635 per capita
$206,800
Home Value
$342,673 Zillow
$942
Median Rent
35.2% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$206,800 home value, $942/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$206,800
27% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$942/mo
19% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
73.0%
12% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
452
Median year built: 1964
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$206,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$342,673
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
73.0%
Owner-Occupied
27.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$898/mo
1 Bedroom
$950/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,173/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,619/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,949/mo
Census median rent:
$942/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
35.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1964
Average age of housing stock: 62 years
Homeownership Rate
73.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $206,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $342,673 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $942 |
| FMR Studio | $898 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $950 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,173 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,619 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,949 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 73.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 73.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 452 |
| Median Year Built | 1964 |
| Rent Burden | 35.2% |