Elk City, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Idaho County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
270 Population 108/sq mi density
$59,643 Median Income $19,339 per capita
$356,700 Home Value $388,227 Zillow
42°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$59,643 median income, unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$356,700 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$356,700
27% above
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
65.8%
1% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
153
Median year built: 1980

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$356,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$388,227
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

65.8%
Owner-Occupied
34.2%
Renter-Occupied
66%
34%
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

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
26.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1980
Average age of housing stock: 46 years
Homeownership Rate
65.8%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$356,700
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$388,227

Rent

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-Occupied65.8%
Renter-Occupied34.2%
Homeownership Rate65.8%
Total Housing Units153
Median Year Built1980
Rent Burden26.4%