Real Estate Investing in Latah County, Idaho

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7 ZIP codes • Population: 33,592

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (49/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
WEAK
2.6 / 5 (41/100)

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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2.6/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.2% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $504,907
Avg Monthly Rent $1,022
ZIP Codes 7

Investing in Latah County Real Estate

Latah County spans 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities in Idaho, with a population of 33,592. The county's modest investment metrics reflect deeper structural challenges β€” worth studying before making commitments.

A 2.6 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Latah County sits firmly in that category.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Latah β€” soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts β€” are among the reasons the β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† rating sits where it does.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$504,907
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,022
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (ID)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Moscow, ID metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
35%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Latah County

2 Colleges 12,200 Students 770 Off-Campus Renters
B
University of Idaho
4-Year Public Β· 11,849 students
πŸ“ ~770 students rent off-campus
C+
New Saint Andrews College
4-Year Private Β· 351 students

Investor Insight: With 770 students living off-campus, Latah County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Latah County

ZIP Codes in Latah County, ID

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Frequently Asked Questions About Latah County

What monthly rent should investors expect in, ID?

Rents in, ID run near $1,022/mo. Compared with median home prices of $505K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

What is the typical renter like in, ID?

Tenant demand in, ID is solid. The local workforce $1,022/mo rents across most rental classes.

Which investment style suits, ID?

In, ID the solid play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $505K prices and $1,022/mo rents suits that approach.

Are home values higher in, ID than the rest of ID?

Compared with ID overall, is broadly in line with on price and yield. $505K homes against $1,022/mo rents drive the comparison.

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