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Elmore County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Idaho
$292K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
7
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$325K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jan 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.11,475
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$325K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,296 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1985
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.73%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.55%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.3%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.68%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.16%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.44%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.6.4 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.101
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.116
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.60

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,777
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.11 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.64%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all countys nationally.

How Elmore County compares

By median home value, Elmore County is the 33rd most expensive of 44 counties in Idaho, and its typical home is worth more than 21% of all homes in Idaho.

Home values in Elmore County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$105K$790K
counties in Idaho ranked by median home value
#IdahoMedian valueHomes
1Blaine County$1M15,365
2Teton County$957K5,049
3Bonner County$782K27,211
4Adams County$689K3,228
5Boundary County$618K5,640
6Kootenai County$611K73,738
7Valley County$606K12,476
8Ada County$534K187,267
9Fremont County$495K10,770
10Franklin County$483K5,182
11Latah County$472K12,541
12Gem County$450K8,649
13Owyhee County$438K3,808
14Boise County$425K6,819
15Bear Lake County$422K3,819
16Canyon County$421K92,821
17Oneida County$416K2,482
18Nez Perce County$412K17,221
19Idaho County$383K9,573
20Lemhi County$381K4,968
21Custer County$381K3,422
22Clearwater County$379K4,897
23Twin Falls County$378K32,066
24Payette County$374K10,190
33Elmore County$325K11,475

44 counties in Idaho are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Elmore County, most valuable first

About the Elmore County market

What is the median home price in Elmore County, ID?

The median sale price in Elmore County, ID is $292,088 (data through January 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Elmore County, ID each year?

7 homes sold in Elmore County, ID over the last 12 months (data through January 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Elmore County, ID?

Elmore County, ID contains 11,475 residential properties, with a median of 1,296 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1985. The median TopHap Estimate is $325K.

How does Elmore County, ID compare to the rest of Idaho?

By median home value, Elmore County, ID is the 33rd most expensive of 44 counties in Idaho. Its typical home is worth more than 21% of all homes in Idaho. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Elmore County, ID?

68% of homes in Elmore County, ID are owner-occupied. 16% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Elmore County, ID hold?

55% of mortgaged homes in Elmore County, ID are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.3% owe more than the home is worth.

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