The story of this market
The typical home in Fremont County, Idaho sells for about $475,382, or $255 per square foot.
Prices are up +7.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 67 days to sell, which is slow. Over the long run, values in this county have grown 289% since 2000. The biggest natural hazard here is lightning, which FEMA rates very high. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,014 a month.
HUD sets the fair market rent for a 2-bedroom at $1,014 a month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates overall hazard risk here as Relatively Moderate.
Price climate
Every year of price change, 2000–2025
+3.4%
2025
Each stripe is one year's median price change across the area's census tracts (FHFA repeat-sales index). Deep blue is a strong gain year, red a falling year. Best: 2022 (+35.1%). Worst: 2011 (-7.3%). Hover to read a year.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+5.3%
ID · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Rent benchmark
Fair market rent by size
$1,404
3-bed / month
HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal 2027, for this county. A typical rent for a modest unit, used to set housing-voucher payments.
Neighborhood price trend
Long-run price trend, 2000–2025
+3.4%
2025 change
FHFA repeat-sales index, median of 4 census tracts in this county (2000 = 100). Bars are each year's median change.
Natural hazard exposure
The area's risk shape
89
Relatively Moderate
FEMA National Risk Index. Each spoke is a hazard ranked nationally, where 100 is the most exposed. Expected annual loss: $18,498,500.
Mortgage activity
Home lending in this county
78.5%
2018 approval rate
| Year | Applications | Loans made | Approval | Investor share | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 765 | 425 | 78.5% | 5.5% | $185,000 |
CFPB Home Mortgage Disclosure Act records: every mortgage application reported by lenders for homes in this county. Approval rate is approved ÷ decided (withdrawn and incomplete files excluded). Investor share and home value are the median census tract.
Fremont County, Idaho
Fremont County's housing market remains resilient, characterized by steady price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is supported by families seeking rural affordability and the area's strong agricultural and recreational appeal. While sales volume has slowed slightly, the market maintains a stable trajectory.
No ARED distress-ledger coverage for this county yet — the foreclosure ingest rotates the national county directory, and filings appear here once the county's posted notices are read. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
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Median prices moved up 4.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 187 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0.06% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.0% · poverty 10.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Deterministic aggregate of 5 researched ZIP reports of 6 — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Fremont County, Idaho — researched county-level history with a deterministic 1 / 3 / 5-year projection
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 12.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
No researched properties in this county yet — the property base layer populates as property research runs, and each property feeds its ZIP's roll-up.
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| 83420 | Ashton | $461,113 | $215 | +4.2% | 112 | 96.5% | 12% | 16 | 48 | $1,179 | researched Sep 29 |
| 83423 | Dubois | $175,000 | $115 | +2.5% | 120 | 96% | 10% | 7.5 | 15 | $850 | researched Sep 29 |
| 83429 | Island Park | $389,000 | $511 | -40.2% | 226 | — | — | 18.4 | 221 | $1,014 | researched Sep 29 |
| 83436 | Newdale | $337,100 | $134 | — | 55 | — | — | — | 76 | $1,014 | researched Oct 4 |
| 83445 | — | $394,279 | $226 | +5.4% | 199 | — | — | — | 84 | $1,014 | researched Sep 29 |
| 83451 | Mud Lake | $350,000 | $215 | +4.2% | 68 | 98.5% | 15% | 4.5 | 12 | $1,250 | researched Sep 29 |
Figures are each ZIP report's own latest research — the county roll-up aggregates them sales_count-weighted (population fallback); ZIPs cycle quarterly.
Crime rates in Fremont County remain low and are generally considered favorable compared to regional and national averages.
Schools in the county are primarily served by local districts that maintain a rural focus, with performance metrics generally aligning with state averages.
The area faces typical rural hazards including wildfire risks during dry seasons and winter weather impacts, with standard insurance coverage available.
Economic momentum is driven by agricultural expansion and infrastructure improvements, such as recent investments in Highway 20 to enhance regional accessibility.
Property taxes are assessed by the county based on market value, with rates influenced by local school district and municipal levies; agricultural exemptions are available for qualifying land.
The county offers extensive outdoor recreation including access to the Teton and Yellowstone regions, fishing, and public lands.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand, with rents reflecting the broader regional cost-of-living increases.
The economy is anchored by agriculture, agribusiness, and tourism, with steady growth supported by rural development initiatives.
Transportation relies heavily on personal vehicles, with Highway 20 serving as the primary arterial corridor for the county.
Recent zoning updates in St. Anthony and Newdale are designed to encourage mixed-use development while preserving rural character.
The county assessor manages property valuations based on annual market analysis and state-mandated assessment guidelines.
Parcels are subject to various special districts including school, fire protection, and highway districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional wildfire risk profiles.
- Yellowstone Playhouse at Island Park4.928.8 mi
- The Playmill Theatre4.820.2 mi
- The Haunted Mill4.625.1 mi
- Harriman State Park4.86.9 mi
- Island Park Dam4.614 mi
- Island Park Dam4.614 mi
- The Civil Defense Caves4.515.5 mi
- Harriman State Park4.86.9 mi
- Yellowstone Golf Resort @ Aspen Acres4.414.7 mi
- Timberline Golf3.715.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this county — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
World-renowned fly fishing destination.
Popular site for off-road vehicle enthusiasts.
Provides extensive hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Data Commons.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
applies when — Applies to parcels governed by a homeowners' association as defined in Idaho Code 55-3203.
Imposes obligations regarding association governance, financial disclosures, and restrictions on covenants (e.g., limitations on short-term rental bans and accessory dwelling unit restrictions).
Idaho Code Title 55, Chapter 32.
applies when — Applies to the transfer of any real property improved by one to four dwelling units.
Requires the seller to provide a written property condition disclosure form to the buyer, detailing the condition of the property.
Idaho Code Title 55, Chapter 25.
applies when — The property must be owner-occupied and used as the primary dwelling place of the owner.
Exempts the lesser of $125,000 or 50% of the market value for assessment purposes from property taxation. Formula: Exemption = min($125,000, 0.50 * Market Value).
Idaho Code 63-602G; as amended by House Bill 885 (2026).
Governance registry — every jurisdiction re-researches on a rolling 90-day cycle. Property reports compose these inherited burdens into a per-parcel ledger with conditional determinations. Informational only — not legal advice.