The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 83261 sells for about $325,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 92 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 83261 — Paris
The housing market in 83261 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural mountain community. Prices have seen modest growth, but the market remains stable with limited new development. Figures for specific metrics like price cuts and months of supply are estimated based on regional trends as precise ZIP-level data is not published.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, outdoor enthusiasts attracted to Bear Lake, and families looking for a small-town community.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 92 days on market with 7.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 9.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 83261, Bear Lake County, Idaho
Schools in this rural Bear Lake County area are primarily served by the Bear Lake School District, which maintains small class sizes typical of rural Idaho.
The area is subject to standard rural wildfire risks common to the Intermountain West; flood risks are localized to low-lying areas near Bear Lake.
Economic momentum is driven by agriculture, tourism related to Bear Lake, and regional services; development is slow and primarily residential.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Idaho) — Homestead Property Tax Exemption: 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).
Commutes are primarily local or involve travel to nearby towns like Montpelier or Paris; transit options are non-existent.
The area is anchored by Bear Lake, offering extensive boating, fishing, and swimming, alongside proximity to mountain trails and winter sports.
The rental market is limited with low turnover, primarily serving seasonal workers and local residents.
The economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, ranching, and seasonal tourism centered around Bear Lake.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicles; no public transit infrastructure exists.
Development is minimal, with no major commercial or infrastructure projects currently reported.
Bear Lake County Assessor manages property valuations based on annual market analysis.
Parcels are subject to Bear Lake School District 33 and various local fire and cemetery districts.
Insurance premiums are generally stable but reflect regional wildfire and winter-weather exposure.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Conestoga Ranch4.518.6 mi
- Bear Lake State Park - North Beach4.68.4 mi
- Minnetonka Cave4.711.6 mi
- Bloomington Lake Trail Head4.711.3 mi
- The National Oregon/California Trail Center4.58.3 mi
- Butch Cassidy Museum4.57.7 mi
- The National Oregon/California Trail Center4.58.3 mi
- Butch Cassidy Museum4.57.7 mi
- Bear Lake State Park - North Beach4.68.4 mi
- Minnetonka Cave4.711.6 mi
- Bloomington Lake Trail Head4.711.3 mi
- Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge4.78.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A large, high-altitude lake known for its turquoise water and recreational activities.
A significant historic site in the nearby town of Paris.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.