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Preston, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Franklin County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,800
Population
849/sq mi density
$55,625
Median Income
$28,286 per capita
$280,500
Home Value
$423,967 Zillow
$794
Median Rent
18.6% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
90
Violent Crime/100K
922 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$55,625 median income, 0.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$280,500 home value, $794/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
90 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$280,500
0% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$794/mo
32% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
68.2%
4% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,073
Median year built: 1959
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$280,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$423,967
Median Sale Price
$355,000
Median List Price
$365,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
68.2%
Owner-Occupied
31.8%
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:
$794/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
188 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
45.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$257
Active Inventory
22
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
18.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
40% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1959
Average age of housing stock: 67 years
Homeownership Rate
68.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $280,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,967 |
| Median Sale Price | $355,000 |
| Median List Price | $365,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $257 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $794 |
| 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 | 188 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 45.5% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 22 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $257 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 68.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 68.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,073 |
| Median Year Built | 1959 |
| Rent Burden | 18.6% |