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Idaho Falls, ID

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Idaho Falls.

Population: 77,190 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Idaho Falls, ID is $403,908 — up 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $394,833 after a median 29 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,545/month. 27 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with avalanche, cold wave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$403,908

Typical home value

+1.7%

1-year change

29

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$403,908
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
+4.2%
5-year appreciation
+7.9%
10-year appreciation
+124.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$427,395
House Price Index (state)
668.3 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$394,833
Median list price
$402,800
Median price per sqft
$169
1-year sale-price change
-4.1%
Median days on market
29 days
Homes sold (recent period)
284
For-sale inventory
383
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
297
1-year forecast
+0.4%
Days to pending
52 days
New listings (monthly)
120

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,545/mo
1-year rent change
+3.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,013/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,064/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,274/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,764/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,129/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
95.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
11.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$7.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
27
Elementary schools
18
Middle schools
3
High schools
4
Charter schools
5
Avg student-teacher ratio
20.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
AMERICAN HERITAGE CHARTER SCHOOL INC., ALTURAS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY INC., IDAHO FALLS DISTRICT
Schools include
AMERICAN HERITAGE CHARTER SCHOOL, ALTURAS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY, A H BUSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EAGLE ROCK MIDDLE SCHOOL, ETHEL BOYES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, cold wave, lightning, earthquake, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · avalanche: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
17
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 88% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.7°F
Average high
58.3°F
Average low
35.3°F
Annual precipitation
16.6 in
Annual snowfall
24.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
22
Days with Good air quality
334
Days with Moderate air quality
25
Highest AQI recorded (year)
95

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
18,751
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,901

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Rainbow Ranch Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
5
Hospitals include
EASTERN IDAHO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL, IDAHO FALLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, LLC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
28
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+390 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1987
Housing built before 1970
28.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,042
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
80.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
56,558
Average weekly wage
$974
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,219

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Idaho FallsState medianUS median
Typical home value$403,908$437,628$288,527
Median sale price$394,833$441,990$325,000
Median days on market29 days62 days51 days
Typical rent$1,545/mo$1,701/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,042$1,455$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Idaho Falls, ID?
$403,908.
What is the median sale price in Idaho Falls, ID?
$394,833.
How long do homes take to sell in Idaho Falls, ID?
Median days on market: 29 days.
What is typical rent in Idaho Falls, ID?
Typical rent: $1,545/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Idaho Falls, ID?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, cold wave, lightning, earthquake, hail.
Is Idaho Falls, ID in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 17 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Idaho Falls, ID?
Risk to homes is higher than 88% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Idaho Falls, ID?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Idaho Falls, ID?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Idaho Falls, ID?
27 schools (18 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Idaho Falls, ID walkable?
Walkability index: 9.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Idaho Falls, ID?
Good. Median AQI: 22. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Idaho Falls, ID?
Regional Price Parity: 95.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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