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Mountain Home, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Elmore County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
16,265
Population
2,288/sq mi density
$58,486
Median Income
$28,969 per capita
$270,700
Home Value
$353,405 Zillow
$1,061
Median Rent
26.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
261 sunny days/yr
373
Violent Crime/100K
1,582 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$58,486 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$270,700 home value, $1,061/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
373 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$270,700
4% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,061/mo
9% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
66.4%
2% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
6,496
Median year built: 1984
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$270,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$353,405
Median Sale Price
$366,000
Median List Price
$360,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
66.4%
Owner-Occupied
33.6%
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:
$1,061/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,719/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
82 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
32
Price Drops
17.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$206
Active Inventory
62
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
16% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1984
Average age of housing stock: 42 years
Homeownership Rate
66.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $270,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $353,405 |
| Median Sale Price | $366,000 |
| Median List Price | $360,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $206 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,061 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,719 |
| FMR Studio | $898 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $950 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,173 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,619 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,949 |
Market
| Days on Market | 82 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 17.7% |
| Homes Sold | 32 |
| Active Inventory | 62 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $206 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 66.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 6,496 |
| Median Year Built | 1984 |
| Rent Burden | 26.0% |