Jerome, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Jerome County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
12,689
Population
2,242/sq mi density
$65,343
Median Income
$27,666 per capita
$214,900
Home Value
$393,311 Zillow
$900
Median Rent
23.1% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
352
Violent Crime/100K
1,317 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,343 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$214,900 home value, $900/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
352 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$214,900
24% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$900/mo
23% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
72.2%
10% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,174
Median year built: 1977
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$214,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$393,311
Median Sale Price
$268,000
Median List Price
$329,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
72.2%
Owner-Occupied
27.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$819/mo
1 Bedroom
$986/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,186/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,599/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,990/mo
Census median rent:
$900/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
203 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
7
Price Drops
25.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$186
Active Inventory
51
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
23.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
25% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1977
Average age of housing stock: 49 years
Homeownership Rate
72.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $214,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $393,311 |
| Median Sale Price | $268,000 |
| Median List Price | $329,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $186 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $900 |
| FMR Studio | $819 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $986 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,186 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,599 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,990 |
Market
| Days on Market | 203 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 25.5% |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Active Inventory | 51 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $186 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 72.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,174 |
| Median Year Built | 1977 |
| Rent Burden | 23.1% |
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