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Preston, ID

Preston, ID.

Population: 9,940 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Preston, ID is $435,413 — up 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $472,000 after a median 66 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$435,413

Typical home value

+2.3%

1-year change

66

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$435,413
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+6.6%
5-year appreciation
+11.4%
10-year appreciation
+125.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$449,706
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
$472,000
Median list price
$460,000
Median price per sqft
$248
1-year sale-price change
+11.8%
Median days on market
66 days
Homes sold (recent period)
20
For-sale inventory
75
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
62
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
18

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$961/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$967/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,265/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,752/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,104/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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
20.1 : 1
Schools include
OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PRESTON HIGH SCHOOL, PRESTON JR HIGH SCHOOL, PIONEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FRANKLIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 93% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
56.9%
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
46.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
14.7 in
Annual snowfall
7.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
21
Days with Good air quality
338
Days with Moderate air quality
13
Highest AQI recorded (year)
82

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,176
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,431

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Golden Spike National Historical Park (56 mi)
National parks include
Golden Spike National Historical Park, Fossil Butte National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Preston Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Logan-Cache Airport (LGU) (27 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
FRANKLIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 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)
+113 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1973
Housing built before 1970
46.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,523
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
57.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,025
Average weekly wage
$928
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
64

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

How it compares

PrestonState medianUS median
Typical home value$435,413$437,628$288,527
Median sale price$472,000$441,990$325,000
Median days on market66 days62 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,523$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 Preston, ID?
$435,413.
What is the median sale price in Preston, ID?
$472,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Preston, ID?
Median days on market: 66 days.
What is typical rent in Preston, ID?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,265/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Preston, ID?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather.
Is Preston, ID in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Preston, ID. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is 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 Preston, ID?
Risk to homes is higher than 93% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Preston, ID?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Preston, ID?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Preston, ID?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Preston, ID walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Preston, ID?
Good. Median AQI: 21. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Preston, ID?
Regional Price Parity: 95.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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