The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 83544 sells for about $335,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 72 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 83544 — Orofino
The housing market in 83544 is characterized by stable, modest price growth and low inventory levels. Demand is driven by local residents and those seeking rural lifestyle amenities, with limited new construction keeping supply tight.
This ZIP is best suited for outdoor enthusiasts, retirees, and families seeking a rural lifestyle with access to significant natural amenities and lower cost of living.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 72 days on market with 6.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced 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 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 9.8%/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 8.9%/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 83544, Clearwater County ID
Crime rates in Orofino are generally low compared to national averages, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools serving the area are part of the Orofino Joint School District, which provides standard public education services for the rural Clearwater County region.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk typical of the Idaho panhandle and Clearwater River valley, with standard flood risks associated with proximity to the river.
Economic momentum is driven by timber, agriculture, and outdoor recreation, with limited large-scale industrial development currently underway.
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 within Orofino or involve longer drives to regional hubs like Lewiston via US-12.
The area is a gateway to the Clearwater National Forest and Dworshak Reservoir, offering extensive fishing, boating, and hiking opportunities.
The rental market is tight with limited inventory, primarily serving local workers and seasonal recreation staff.
The economy is anchored by the timber industry, local government, and the Dworshak Dam operations.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles with US-12 serving as the primary arterial route.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction.
Clearwater County Assessor manages property valuations based on annual market analysis.
Parcels are served by the Orofino Joint School District and local fire protection districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by wildfire risk mitigation requirements and proximity to fire services.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 83544 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.
- Hearthstone Restaurant & Bakery4.419.5 mi
- Dworshak State Park4.59.3 mi
- Dworshak Visitor Center4.89 mi
- Pink House Recreation Site4.611.2 mi
- Orofino City Park4.67 mi
- Riverside Lanes4.68.6 mi
- Dworshak State Park4.59.3 mi
- Pink House Recreation Site4.611.2 mi
- Big Eddy Recreation Site and Launch Area4.69.3 mi
- Deyo Reservoir4.710.7 mi
- Orofino City Park4.67 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major recreation area for boating and fishing.
Expansive public land for hiking and hunting.
Local community park with sports facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.