The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 83542 sells for about $599,000, or $312 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 118 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 83542 — Lucile
The Riggins housing market remains stable with low inventory and high demand for recreational properties. Prices have seen steady appreciation over the last decade, driven by the area's unique lifestyle appeal. Note that specific real-time metrics like active listing counts and days on market are sourced from portal data, while demographic figures are based on the most recent ACS estimates.
This ZIP is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, retirees, and those seeking a remote, scenic lifestyle, rather than commuters or those requiring proximity to urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 118 days on market with 8.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · 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 12.0%/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 7.3%/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 83542, Idaho County, ID
Crime rates in Riggins are significantly lower than the national average, with property and violent crime incidents being rare in this rural mountain community.
The area is served by the Salmon River Joint School District, which provides small class sizes and a community-focused educational environment typical of rural Idaho.
The region faces moderate wildfire risk during summer months and is located in a mountainous terrain where winter weather can impact accessibility.
Economic momentum is driven primarily by outdoor recreation, tourism, and seasonal services, with limited large-scale industrial or corporate development.
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).
Commuting is primarily local or involves long-distance travel along U.S. Highway 95, as there are no major employment hubs within a short driving distance.
Riggins is a premier destination for whitewater rafting, fishing on the Salmon River, and access to the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness.
The rental market is tight with limited inventory, heavily influenced by seasonal demand for tourism and seasonal workers.
The local economy is heavily reliant on the tourism, outdoor recreation, and forestry sectors.
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Development is strictly limited by geography and federal land ownership surrounding the town.
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Parcels are subject to Idaho County property tax levies and the Salmon River Joint School District.
Insurance premiums are elevated due to the high risk of wildfire in the surrounding forest interface.
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Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 83542 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.
- Riggins City Park4.77.7 mi
- Riggins City Park4.77.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
World-class whitewater rafting and steelhead fishing.
Extensive hiking, hunting, and camping access.
Community gathering space and river access point.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.