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Home appreciation in Idaho
Idaho's FHFA HPI® all-transactions index changed +3.0% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +3.0% nationally, ranking 32nd of 51 states and D.C. Below, compare its 7 3-digit ZIP regions and 7 metro areas.
- 1-year change
- +3.0%
- 5-year change
- +34.1%
- Since Q1 1995
- +387%
- State rank (1 year)
- 32nd
U.S. +3.0%
43rd of 51
U.S. +292%
of 51 states and D.C.
Idaho vs the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Idaho: 487.0
- United States: 391.6
Idaho appreciation by time window
| Window | ID | U.S. | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.0% | +3.0% | −0.1 pts |
| 3 years | +11.5% | +12.9% | −1.4 pts |
| 5 years | +34.1% | +41.3% | −7.1 pts |
| 10 years | +153% | +93.3% | +59.2 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +387% | +292% | +95.5 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in Idaho
Fastest-appreciating ZIP codes in Idaho →Sorted by one-year change. 4 of 7 regions beat the national one-year change of +3.0%. Place labels name the largest community in each region.
| # | 3-digit ZIP region | 1 year | 5 years | 10 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 834 · Idaho Falls, ID area | +7.2% | +36.0% | +147% | +356% |
| 2 | 835 · Lewiston, ID area | +4.7% | +40.3% | +114% | +323% |
| 3 | 838 · Coeur d'Alene, ID area | +3.4% | +37.2% | +154% | +409% |
| 4 | 836 · Nampa, ID area | +3.1% | +31.2% | +175% | +394% |
| 5 | 837 · Boise City, ID area | +2.6% | +22.9% | +148% | +422% |
| 6 | 832 · Pocatello, ID area | +1.2% | +43.5% | +151% | +367% |
| 7 | 833 · Twin Falls, ID area | -1.4% | +36.6% | +133% | +348% |
Metro areas in Idaho
| Metro area | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | +4.8% | +32.8% | +345% |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | +4.7% | +40.3% | +323% |
| Boise City, ID | +3.6% | +25.7% | +415% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | +3.5% | +33.3% | +435% |
| Pocatello, ID | +2.3% | +39.8% | +333% |
| Logan, UT-ID | +0.6% | +38.1% | +336% |
| Twin Falls, ID | -1.6% | +33.5% | +329% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Idaho
Idaho's index peaked in Q1 2008, fell 26.9% to its low in Q2 2011, and regained its peak in Q1 2017, about 9 years after the top. Today it sits +139% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, Idaho's index has changed +120% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ID after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -0.9% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +1.5% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +8.2% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +81.5% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +120% | +76.8% |
If you bought in Idaho in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the statewide index rate to Q2 2026. Local markets within the state vary widely.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the state rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +376% | $1,426,559 |
| Q2 2000 | +318% | $1,254,497 |
| Q2 2005 | +207% | $920,921 |
| Q2 2010 | +191% | $871,653 |
| Q2 2015 | +170% | $810,787 |
| Q2 2020 | +70.2% | $510,734 |
| Q2 2021 | +34.1% | $402,409 |
| Q2 2023 | +11.5% | $334,489 |
| Q2 2025 | +3.0% | $308,859 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices gone up in Idaho?
- FHFA HPI® data for Idaho shows the all-transactions index changed +3.0% over the year to Q2 2026, +34.1% over five years, +153% over ten years, and +387% since Q1 1995.
- Is Idaho appreciating faster than the national average?
- Over the past year Idaho's index moved −0.1 pts versus the U.S. (+3.0%), ranking 32nd of 51 states and D.C. Over five years the gap is −7.1 pts.
- Which ZIP codes in Idaho are appreciating fastest?
- Over the past year the strongest of 7 3-digit ZIP regions in Idaho was ZIP3 834 (Idaho Falls, ID area) at +7.2%, and the weakest was ZIP3 833 (Twin Falls, ID area) at -1.4%. 4 of 7 beat the national one-year change.