Real Estate Investing in Downey, Idaho

Everything the listing leaves out — vacancy, rent trend, cap rate, landlord climate. All free.

1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,646 • Bannock County

☆ Watch this market Free account

Should you buy in Downey, ID? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (63/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

What’s happening in Downey, ID?

Click any question — our AI will research it live from the web and show you sources.

✨ Live AI + Web Search
Want to ask your own questions? Upgrade to Pro for unlimited custom queries.
3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.9% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $325,840
Avg Monthly Rent $1,179
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Downey Real Estate

Downey (Idaho) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. plainly the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

decisively Downey's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects muted investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

Rent trends and price trends in Downey are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Idaho.

Downey's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

A great house in the wrong ZIP is still a bad deal — screen every market by cash flow & cap rate.
Open the Market Finder →
Free to search · investor plans from $19/mo

Best ZIP codes in Pocatello, ID

Downey is part of this metro. Every ZIP in it, ranked. Free.

Cash Flow → Appreciation → Affordable →

Landlord Ground Truth

Real numbers from people who own or manage rentals in Downey, ID. Anonymous, moderated, never written by AI.

Do you own or manage rentals in Downey, ID?

~25 seconds · no account needed · your report is anonymous

Avg Home Value
$325,840
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,179
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (ID)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Pocatello, ID metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
0%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

View all metro crash risk rankings →

☀️ Warm Market — Pocatello, ID metro
0
Days to pending
9.8%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Downey, ID

Screen every ZIP in Downey

Filter Downey’s ZIPs by cap rate, vacancy, appreciation and 30+ more criteria, and export your shortlist to CSV — with the Investor plan ($19/mo).

View Plans

Frequently Asked Questions About Downey, ID

How much should I expect to pay for a home in Downey, ID?

Downey, ID home values average about $326K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $1,179/mo in monthly income.

What is the smart move for investors in Downey, ID?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Downey, ID. With home values at $326K and rents near $1,179/mo, other strategies can work but produce consistent rather than outsized returns.

How strong are rents in Downey, ID?

Expect rents around $1,179/mo per month in Downey, ID. With home values at $326K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

What does house hacking look like in Downey, ID?

House hacking in Downey, ID is reasonable to execute. Prices around $326K and rents of $1,179/mo solid owner-occupant economics.

Is Downey, ID a friendly market for rental owners?

Downey, ID operates under ID law, which is landlord-friendly overall for landlords. Expect steady treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

Community Ratings

What people who’ve spent time here actually say. Not paid reviews.

Be the first to rate Downey, ID.

It takes 30 seconds. No signup. Your rating helps everyone who comes here after you.