Idaho City, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Boise County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
556
Population
830/sq mi density
$41,111
Median Income
$28,584 per capita
$94,500
Home Value
$399,873 Zillow
$776
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$41,111 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,500 home value, $776/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$94,500
66% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$776/mo
33% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
66.3%
1% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
407
Median year built: 1977
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$94,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$399,873
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
66.3%
Owner-Occupied
33.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$723/mo
1 Bedroom
$799/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,049/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,459/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,760/mo
Census median rent:
$776/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1977
Average age of housing stock: 49 years
Homeownership Rate
66.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $94,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $399,873 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $776 |
| FMR Studio | $723 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $799 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,049 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,459 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,760 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 66.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 407 |
| Median Year Built | 1977 |
| Rent Burden | 27.7% |