Land and home values in Idaho
Across Idaho's 44 counties, residential land is about $8.98 per sq ft at the state median ($391,343 an acre). The typical home is worth about $453,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $1,490 a month. Largest city: Boise City; capital: Boise. Values as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $8.98 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $391,343 | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $97,836 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $4,750 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $453,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $335,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $605,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $177 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $1,240 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $1,490 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $2,080 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $2,480 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 3.9% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top tier | 31 | $27.30 | $866,000 | $1,780 |
| Upper | 73 | $16.40 | $625,000 | $1,840 |
| Mid | 101 | $11.40 | $479,000 | $1,670 |
| Entry | 92 | $7.87 | $375,000 | $1,520 |
| Small town | 20 | $8.86 | $388,000 | $1,140 |
| Rural | 83 | $6.86 | $416,000 | $1,160 |
| Farmland | 56 | $6.19 | $359,000 | $1,120 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Every county
| County | Setting | Land $/sq ft | Per acre | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine County | Small town | $53.70 | $2.34M | $927,000 | $1,510 |
| Valley County | Rural | $21.90 | $953,964 | $727,000 | $1,160 |
| Ada County | Metro core | $17.70 | $771,012 | $544,000 | $1,900 |
| Bonner County | Small town | $16.30 | $710,028 | $526,000 | $1,200 |
| Kootenai County | Metro core | $13.30 | $579,348 | $571,000 | $1,580 |
| Boise County | Suburban | $9.58 | $417,435 | $549,000 | $1,680 |
| Bear Lake County | Rural | $9.32 | $405,892 | $359,000 | $1,620 |
| Latah County | Small town | $9.09 | $395,960 | $396,000 | $1,020 |
| Teton County | Small town | $8.42 | $366,862 | $808,000 | $1,300 |
| Canyon County | Suburban | $8.17 | $355,711 | $417,000 | $1,720 |
| Benewah County | Rural | $8.00 | $348,654 | $381,000 | $1,320 |
| Washington County | Rural | $7.81 | $340,334 | $309,000 | $1,100 |
| Twin Falls County | Metro core | $7.79 | $339,332 | $361,000 | $1,330 |
| Payette County | Small town | $7.18 | $312,848 | $388,000 | $1,120 |
| Franklin County | Suburban | $7.08 | $308,231 | $444,000 | $960 |
| Gem County | Suburban | $7.02 | $305,617 | $435,000 | $1,180 |
| Jerome County | Suburban | $6.90 | $300,738 | $281,000 | $1,150 |
| Bannock County | Metro core | $6.90 | $300,390 | $347,000 | $1,220 |
| Shoshone County | Rural | $6.84 | $297,950 | $260,000 | $1,150 |
| Madison County | Small town | $6.82 | $297,079 | $442,000 | $1,140 |
| Bonneville County | Metro core | $6.59 | $287,191 | $385,000 | $1,280 |
| Nez Perce County | Metro core | $6.55 | $285,536 | $377,000 | $1,220 |
| Fremont County | Small town | $6.49 | $282,792 | $370,000 | $1,020 |
| Elmore County | Small town | $6.19 | $269,767 | $341,000 | $1,760 |
| Power County | Rural | $5.81 | $253,084 | $258,000 | $960 |
| Cassia County | Small town | $5.27 | $229,735 | $310,000 | $1,030 |
| Jefferson County | Suburban | $5.24 | $228,298 | $526,000 | $1,400 |
| Bingham County | Small town | $5.06 | $220,501 | $326,000 | $935 |
| Boundary County | Rural | $5.05 | $219,934 | $416,000 | $970 |
| Oneida County | Small town | $4.88 | $212,399 | $304,000 | $1,100 |
| Adams County | Rural | $4.58 | $199,505 | $324,000 | $965 |
| Owyhee County | Suburban | $4.52 | $196,978 | $367,000 | $1,660 |
| Idaho County | Rural | $4.46 | $194,495 | $324,000 | $1,040 |
| Minidoka County | Small town | $4.43 | $193,101 | $331,000 | $1,080 |
| Gooding County | Rural | $4.43 | $192,971 | $267,000 | $1,020 |
| Caribou County | Rural | $4.35 | $189,399 | $274,000 | $1,080 |
| Lemhi County | Rural | $4.09 | $178,248 | $354,000 | $1,020 |
| Custer County | Rural | $3.34 | $145,621 | $417,000 | $1,160 |
| Camas County | Small town | $2.43 | $105,894 | $332,000 | $1,070 |
| Clearwater County | Rural | $2.07 | $90,300 | $292,000 | $1,040 |
| Lincoln County | Small town | $1.90 | $82,895 | $270,000 | $975 |
| Lewis County | Rural | $1.60 | $69,609 | $247,000 | $1,080 |
| Butte County | Suburban | $1.51 | $65,950 | $224,000 | $1,230 |
| Clark County | Rural | $1.51 | $65,863 | $237,000 | $975 |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Idaho?
Residential land in Idaho is about $8.98 per square foot, or $391,343 an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $97,836. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
Where is land most expensive in Idaho?
The highest county medians for residential land are Blaine County ($53.70 per sq ft), Valley County ($21.90 per sq ft), Ada County ($17.70 per sq ft), Bonner County ($16.30 per sq ft).
Where is land cheapest in Idaho?
The lowest county medians are Clark County ($1.51 per sq ft), Butte County ($1.51 per sq ft), Lewis County ($1.60 per sq ft), Lincoln County ($1.90 per sq ft); farmland and remote acreage are cheaper still.
What is the typical home value in Idaho?
The typical (median) home in Idaho is worth about $453,000, with entry-level homes around $335,000 and upper-end homes around $605,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Idaho?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $1,490 a month in Idaho, a 1-bedroom about $1,240 and a 3-bedroom about $2,080 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Idaho?
Farmland averages about $4,750 an acre in Idaho (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.