The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 83425 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 $1,450 a month.
ZIP 83425 — Hamer
The housing market in 83425 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural agricultural community. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, but the market remains quiet with very few closed sales. Buyers in this area are primarily local residents or those seeking rural property, with little speculative activity.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, agricultural workers, or budget-conscious buyers looking for space away from the growth pressures of nearby Idaho Falls.
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 3.8% · poverty 11.2% — 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 9.4%/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 10.1%/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 83425, Jefferson County ID
Crime rates in the Hamer area are generally low, consistent with rural Jefferson County trends and significantly below national averages.
The area is served by the West Jefferson School District, which provides a small-town educational environment with limited extracurricular offerings compared to larger districts.
The region faces moderate wildfire risk during summer months and occasional high-wind events, typical of the high-desert climate in the Snake River Plain.
Economic momentum is primarily driven by agriculture and regional logistics, with limited new residential or commercial development activity reported.
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 car-dependent, with residents traveling via I-15 to reach employment hubs in Idaho Falls or Rexburg.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, and access to nearby public lands and the Mud Lake area.
The rental market is very thin with low turnover and limited inventory, primarily serving local agricultural workers and long-term residents.
The economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector, including large-scale farming and ranching operations in the Snake River Plain.
Public transit is non-existent; the area relies entirely on private vehicle travel via I-15 and local county roads.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in the Hamer area.
Jefferson County Assessor maintains property valuations based on annual market analysis and state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to West Jefferson School District taxes and standard Jefferson County taxing authorities.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect the rural nature of the area and distance from emergency services.
Idaho continues to see net positive domestic migration, though this rural ZIP experiences slower growth compared to the state's urban centers.
Idaho is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a streamlined process under the deed of trust framework.
Sellers are required to provide a property condition disclosure form covering known material defects at the time of sale.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 83425 profile.
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.
- Gravity Factory4.419.3 mi
- Madison County Fairgrounds4.419.8 mi
- Legacy Flight Museum4.719.2 mi
- Devils Dune - St Anthony Sand Dunes4.97.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A popular local destination for fishing and bird watching.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.