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Lava Hot Springs, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Bannock County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
251
Population
359/sq mi density
$36,364
Median Income
$35,530 per capita
$241,100
Home Value
$444,361 Zillow
$843
Median Rent
36.1% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
34
Violent Crime/100K
880 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$36,364 median income, 5.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$241,100 home value, $843/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
34 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$241,100
14% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$843/mo
28% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
58.3%
11% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
232
Median year built: 1966
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$241,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$444,361
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
58.3%
Owner-Occupied
41.7%
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:
$843/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
36.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
16% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1966
Average age of housing stock: 60 years
Homeownership Rate
58.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $241,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $444,361 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $843 |
| 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 | 58.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 41.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 58.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 232 |
| Median Year Built | 1966 |
| Rent Burden | 36.1% |