Real Estate Investing in Madison County, Idaho

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4 ZIP codes • Population: 55,484

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

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

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
WEAK
2.8 / 5 (44/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 15.9% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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2.8/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.7% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $426,506
Avg Monthly Rent $1,335
ZIP Codes 4

Investing in Madison County Real Estate

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

Madison is the kind of county where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. clearly out-of-state capital should be especially careful with carry-in assumptions.

Madison County's population trends and income levels suggest a region where affordability is strained, constraining how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Avg Home Value
$426,506
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,335
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (ID)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Rexburg, ID metro

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

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Madison County

4 Colleges 43,368 Students
C+
Evans Hairstyling College-Rexburg
2-Year For-Profit Β· 67 students
C+
Brigham Young University-Idaho
4-Year Private Β· 42,996 students
C
Paul Mitchell the School-Rexburg
Vocational For-Profit Β· 246 students
C
Rexburg College of Massage Therapy
Vocational For-Profit Β· 59 students

Cities in Madison County

ZIP Codes in Madison County, ID

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Frequently Asked Questions About Madison County

Do landlords face vacancy issues in, ID?

Occupancy in, ID runs consistent with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $1,335/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

What kind of tenants rent in, ID?

The renter base in, ID is reasonable for the $1,335/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields measured tenants.

Is, ID a smart market for rental property?

, ID reports an investability rating of 2.8/5, with median home values near $427K and average rents around $1,335/mo. That combination puts it in the solid tier for investor interest.

What investment strategy works best in, ID?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in, ID. With home values at $427K and rents near $1,335/mo, other strategies can work but produce predictable rather than outsized returns.

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