Real Estate Investing in Fairfield, Idaho

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,047 • Camas County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (38/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 50.3% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.1% 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 $385,194
Avg Monthly Rent $963
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Fairfield Real Estate

Fairfield in Idaho is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

Investors considering Fairfield, ID should understand what the ★★☆☆☆ rating represents — a market with material structural headwinds, not a temporary rough patch.

The $963/mo / $385K relationship in Fairfield looks soft once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. looks to the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Population dynamics in Fairfield haven't been supportive. a stretch for combined with soft income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Best ZIP codes in Hailey, ID

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Avg Home Value
$385,194
Avg Monthly Rent
$963
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (ID)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Hailey, ID metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
66%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Hailey, ID metro
0
Days to pending
7.4%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Fairfield, ID

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fairfield, ID

What are home prices like in Fairfield, ID?

In Fairfield, ID the median home value sits at $385K. Against the broader ID market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

What is the average monthly rent in Fairfield, ID?

The typical rental in Fairfield, ID commands about $963/mo monthly. That rent profile stable cash flow against the $385K purchase basis.

Are landlord laws favorable in Fairfield, ID?

Fairfield, ID falls under ID landlord-tenant law, which is landlord-friendly. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

Can I house hack in Fairfield, ID?

House hacking in Fairfield, ID is a challenging. With home values around $385K and rents at $963/mo, owner-occupants can offset a meaningful share of PITI.

Are renters plentiful in Fairfield, ID?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Fairfield, ID. The rental market absorbs $963/mo rents without meaningful friction.

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