Real Estate Investing in Jefferson County, Idaho

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4 ZIP codes • Population: 28,916

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (64/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ 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.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.3% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $436,801
Avg Monthly Rent $1,234
ZIP Codes 4

Investing in Jefferson County Real Estate

Across Jefferson County's 4 ZIPs, the picture is subdued β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

The investment case for Jefferson County is difficult to make on screen data alone. less favorable for a 3.0 rating and cap rates that appear attractive only until real vacancy is underwritten.

A 28,916 population and $N/AK household income profile is what makes Jefferson a challenging rental region β€” the base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$436,801
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,234
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (ID)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Idaho Falls, ID metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
51%
Days Pending
1/2
56 days

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Cities in Jefferson County

ZIP Codes in Jefferson County, ID

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jefferson County

Do landlords face vacancy issues in, ID?

, ID vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

Does, ID favor landlords or tenants?

For rental operators, ID rates as tenant-protective. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

Is, ID a good market for buy-and-hold investors?

, ID scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $437K and rents near $1,234/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

Does, ID outperform the ID average?

Compared with ID overall, is broadly in line with on price and yield. $437K homes against $1,234/mo rents drive the comparison.

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