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Mountain Home AFB, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Elmore County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,198 Population 321/sq mi density
$72,411 Median Income $26,517 per capita
$1,821 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
343 Violent Crime/100K 1,811 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,411 median income, 1.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
343 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Rent
$1,821/mo
57% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
0.4%
99% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
863
Median year built: 2006

Ownership vs. Renting

0.4%
Owner-Occupied
99.6%
Renter-Occupied
0%
100%
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: $1,821/mo

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
30.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
2% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
2006
Average age of housing stock: 20 years
Homeownership Rate
0.4%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$353,405

Rent

Census Median Rent$1,821
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-Occupied0.4%
Renter-Occupied99.6%
Homeownership Rate0.4%
Total Housing Units863
Median Year Built2006
Rent Burden30.3%