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The median home price in Idaho is $420,000, which is 0% above the national average of $420,000. Idaho's effective property tax rate of 0.63% is 0.47 percentage points lower than the national average of 1.1%.

Metric	Idaho (ID)	National Avg	vs National Average
Median Home Price	$420,000	$420,000	+0%
Property Tax Rate	0.63%	1.1%	-0.47%
Home Insurance (Annual)	$1,400	$2,300	-39%
State Sales Tax	6%	5%	+1.0%
FHA Loan Limit	$472,030	$472,030	Standard
Conforming Loan Limit	$766,550	$766,550	Standard

Idaho offers a homestead exemption of $125,000, which reduces the taxable value of your primary residence. The state uses an assessment ratio of 100% to determine the assessed value for property tax purposes.

Homeownership in Idaho

Idaho was one of the pandemic's most dramatic housing stories -- the Boise metro median doubled between 2019 and 2022, driven by an enormous influx of California and Pacific Northwest migrants seeking lower costs. While the market has corrected somewhat, the statewide median remains around $420,000, far above where it was five years ago. The state's strong outdoor recreation appeal, tech sector growth (HP and Micron have large presences in the Treasure Valley), and zero reliance on hunting/fishing licenses for budget revenue make it distinctive.

Tips for Idaho Homebuyers and Homeowners

• Idaho's Homestead Exemption reduces the assessed value of a primary residence by 50% up to $125,000 -- on a $420,000 home with $125,000 exempt, the taxable base is $295,000.
• Property tax bills in Idaho have surged as valuations skyrocketed -- the circuit breaker credit for low-income homeowners and renters provides some relief, but most buyers should budget carefully.
• Idaho has a relatively low flat income tax rate that has been cut in recent years -- it's now 5.8%, down from prior levels, making the state more competitive for high earners.
• Sun Valley, Coeur d'Alene, and McCall have seen resort-market premiums apply to ordinary neighborhoods -- local residents often compete with cash buyers from California and Seattle.

Idaho Programs and Assistance

• Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA) First Loan Program -- offers 30-year fixed rate mortgages at below-market rates for first-time buyers meeting income limits.
• IHFA Second Loan Program -- provides down payment assistance as a second mortgage alongside a first loan, with rates and limits depending on borrower income.
• HUD-Approved Housing Counseling through IHFA -- free homebuyer education required for most assistance programs, covering budgeting, credit, and loan options.

Did you know? Boise's median home price rose from approximately $240,000 in early 2019 to over $500,000 by mid-2022 -- a 108% increase in three years, making it one of the sharpest appreciation cycles in recent U.S. housing history.