Idaho
Ranked #33 of 51 for housing affordability
42Moderate
Median Home Price
🏠$440K
7.2x income
Median Rent
🔑$1K
31.0% rent-burdened
Median Income
💰$61K
Population: 1,939,033
Homeownership
🏡71.0%
2,455 experiencing homelessness
Housing Shortage
📉35,000
units needed
Building Permits (2024)
🔨18,500
Price-to-Income
📊7.2x
Severe Rent Burden
⚠️13.8%
paying >50% of income
Rent Burden Breakdown
vs. National Average
Metros in Idaho
| Metro | Score | Home Price | Rent | Income | Rent Burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise | 35 | $460K | $1K | $67K | 32.0% |
Housing Policies
preemption of rent controlopportunity zones