Metro area index
Home appreciation in the Pocatello, ID metro area
FHFA HPI® data shows the Pocatello, ID metro area's all-transactions index changed +2.3% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +3.0% for Idaho and +3.0% for the U.S. That ranks 271st of 410 metro areas and divisions FHFA tracks.
- 1-year change
- +2.3%
- 5-year change
- +39.8%
- Since Q1 1995
- +333%
- Metro rank (1 year)
- 271st
U.S. +3.0%
U.S. +41.3%
U.S. +292%
of 410
Pocatello, ID vs Idaho and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Pocatello, ID: 433.3
- Idaho: 487.0
- United States: 391.6
Appreciation by time window
| Window | Metro | ID | U.S. | Gap vs ID | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +2.3% | +3.0% | +3.0% | −0.7 pts | −0.8 pts |
| 3 years | +12.3% | +11.5% | +12.9% | +0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
| 5 years | +39.8% | +34.1% | +41.3% | +5.6 pts | −1.5 pts |
| 10 years | +147% | +153% | +93.3% | −5.4 pts | +53.8 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +333% | +387% | +292% | −53.7 pts | +41.8 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in the Pocatello, ID area
Regions with at least 10% of their 2010 population inside the metro, largest overlap first. A 3-digit ZIP region can extend beyond the metro boundary.
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 | Population in metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 832 · Pocatello, ID area | ID | +1.2% | +43.5% | +367% | 48% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Pocatello, ID area
Pocatello, ID area's index peaked in Q2 2008, fell 12.2% to its low in Q2 2011, and regained its peak in Q2 2017, about 9 years after the top. Today it sits +137% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Q2 2008 | Q2 2011 | -12.2% | Q2 2017 (9 yrs) | +137% |
| ID | Q1 2008 | Q2 2011 | -26.9% | Q1 2017 (9 yrs) | +139% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, Pocatello, ID area's index has changed +95.7% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | Metro after inflation | ID after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -1.5% | -0.9% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +2.3% | +1.5% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +12.7% | +8.2% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +77.7% | +81.5% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +95.7% | +120% | +76.8% |
If you bought in the Pocatello, ID area in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the metro index rate to Q2 2026.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the metro rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +319% | $1,258,159 |
| Q2 2000 | +271% | $1,114,385 |
| Q2 2005 | +196% | $888,841 |
| Q2 2010 | +153% | $760,282 |
| Q2 2015 | +153% | $759,261 |
| Q2 2020 | +75.6% | $526,714 |
| Q2 2021 | +39.8% | $419,346 |
| Q2 2023 | +12.3% | $336,831 |
| Q2 2025 | +2.3% | $306,841 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in the Pocatello, ID area?
- FHFA HPI® data for the Pocatello, ID metro area shows changes of +2.3% over one year, +39.8% over five years, and +147% over ten years to Q2 2026, and +333% since Q1 1995.
- Is the Pocatello, ID area beating the national average?
- Over the past year the metro's index moved −0.8 pts versus the U.S.; over five years the gap is −1.5 pts.
- What area does this metro index cover?
- FHFA computes metro indexes using the counties in each OMB-defined metropolitan statistical area. The index covers the whole area, so individual neighborhoods and homes can differ from it.