The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 83631 sells for about $373,500, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $776 a month.
ZIP 83631 — Idaho City
The housing market in 83631 is characterized by low inventory and stable pricing, reflecting its status as a rural, lifestyle-oriented community. Market activity is modest, with limited sales volume and a significant portion of housing units classified as vacant or seasonal. Growth remains constrained by geography, with most economic momentum tied to the broader Boise metropolitan area.
This ZIP is best suited for outdoor enthusiasts, remote workers, and those seeking a rural lifestyle within commuting distance of the Boise metro area.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 8.2 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 5.9% · poverty 3.3% — 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 8.1%/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 8.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 83631, Boise County ID
The area is served by the Basin School District, which provides rural educational services for the Idaho City community.
The region faces elevated wildfire risks typical of the Boise National Forest area, necessitating proactive fire-mitigation and insurance considerations.
Economic activity is primarily driven by local services, tourism, and proximity to the Boise metropolitan area, with limited large-scale industrial 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 to the Boise employment core typically involves a drive of approximately 45-60 minutes via Highway 21.
The area offers extensive access to outdoor recreation, including Boise National Forest trails, fishing, and historic sites within Idaho City.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and a mix of long-term housing and seasonal/recreational rentals.
The local economy is anchored by government services, tourism, and small-scale local businesses, with many residents commuting to the Boise metro area.
Development is largely limited to small-scale residential infill and renovation projects.
The area is served by the Basin School District and local fire protection districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's high wildfire risk classification.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates for ZCTA 83631.
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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Extensive public lands for hiking, camping, and outdoor activities.
Preserved historic mining town architecture and museums.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.