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Pocatello, ID

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Pocatello.

Population: 59,419 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Pocatello, ID is $335,666 — up 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $337,125 after a median 26 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,044/month. 21 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winter weather, cold wave, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$335,666

Typical home value

+1.8%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$335,666
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+5.8%
5-year appreciation
+21.9%
10-year appreciation
+128.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$336,837
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
$337,125
Median list price
$347,175
Median price per sqft
$174
1-year sale-price change
-2.9%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
203
For-sale inventory
284
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
222
1-year forecast
+1.6%
Days to pending
59 days
New listings (monthly)
80

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,044/mo
1-year rent change
+0.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$857/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$915/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,172/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,623/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,959/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
21
Elementary schools
12
Middle schools
4
High schools
5
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
19.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
POCATELLO DISTRICT, THE POCATELLO COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL INC.
Schools include
CLAUDE A WILCOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EDAHOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NEW HORIZON HIGH SCHOOL, FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL, GREENACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, cold wave, heat wave, lightning, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
24
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
28.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Eastern Michaud Flats Contamination (6.3 mi)
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
48.1°F
Average high
61.1°F
Average low
35.6°F
Annual precipitation
17.3 in
Annual snowfall
45.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
324
Days with Moderate air quality
40
Highest AQI recorded (year)
111

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,478
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,945

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve (49 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
4
Hospitals include
PORTNEUF MEDICAL CENTER, EASTERN IDAHO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
7
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)
+174 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1977
Housing built before 1970
48.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,853
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
49.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
30,841
Average weekly wage
$936
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
592

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

How it compares

PocatelloState medianUS median
Typical home value$335,666$437,628$288,527
Median sale price$337,125$441,990$325,000
Median days on market26 days62 days51 days
Typical rent$1,044/mo$1,701/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,853$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 Pocatello, ID?
$335,666.
What is the median sale price in Pocatello, ID?
$337,125.
How long do homes take to sell in Pocatello, ID?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in Pocatello, ID?
Typical rent: $1,044/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Pocatello, ID?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, cold wave, heat wave, lightning, wildfire.
Is Pocatello, ID in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 24 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Pocatello, ID?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Pocatello, ID?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Pocatello, ID?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Pocatello, ID?
21 schools (12 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Pocatello, ID walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Pocatello, ID?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Pocatello, ID?
Regional Price Parity: 95.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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