Real Estate Investing in Blackfoot, Idaho (83221)

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Bingham County • Population: 29,244 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 83221 (Blackfoot, ID)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (59/100)

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
1 flag
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 30.2 — hard to cash-flow at these prices.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $381,572
Avg Monthly Rent $1,052
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $69,724
% Renters 20.6%

Market Analysis: 83221 Blackfoot

Not every below-median market is a bargain. Blackfoot's 83221 ZIP registers signals that favor experienced operators who can absorb the risk $382K pricing implies.

On balance, the numbers look inviting — $382K purchase price, 0.0% nominal cap — the work to hit that pro forma in 83221 is substantial and deserves full respect.

ZIP 83221's metrics run below Bingham County's averages on price growth and tenant stability. Investors who ignore that regional gap tend to relearn it the hard way.

Demographically, 83221 is a market where tenant selection matters more than unit finishes. Operators who understand that tend to do fine; those who do not tend to learn why the ZIP trades at a discount.

Strategy in 83221 is an operator game, not a passive one. Put differently, entry prices of $382K are inviting, the management lift is real and non-optional.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Blackfoot:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 62/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
13/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 5.5× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+6.6%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,052/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
WARM
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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WARM MARKET
Blackfoot, ID Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
7.7%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Blackfoot, ID metro data
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Property Strategy for 83221

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
4BR
3.1% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
2BR
+9.8% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$94,615/bedroom
📊 Compare All Property Types →
Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $267,198 $970 2.6% +9.8% $133,599
3BR $337,934 $1,350 2.9% +9.3% $112,645
4BR $378,458 $1,640 3.1% +9.1% $94,615
5BR $488,231 +8.4% $97,646

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$401K$346K$292K$237K$182K$127KNov 2013Mar 2020Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$1,090$1,069$1,048$1,027$1,006$986Apr 2025Dec 2025Jul 2026

📊 How Does 83221 Compare?

Metric 83221 Blackfoot Blackfoot, ID Idaho
Home Value $381,572 $381,572 N/A $465,545
5-Year CAGR 4.2% 4.2% N/A 7.2%
Avg Rent $1,052 $1,052 N/A -
Cap Rate 2.2% 2.2% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.2%
Low
5yr Growth
+4.2%
Moderate

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Blackfoot, ID metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
58%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $381,572
Monthly Rent $1,052
Price-to-Rent 30.2:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 3.3%
Cap Rate 2.2%
5-Year IRR 6.3%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +6.6% ▲
3-Year CAGR +3.9% ▲
5-Year CAGR +4.2% ▲
10-Year CAGR +9.1% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year +0.5% ▲
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.2%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.2%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
7.7%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+4.2%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 83221

Population: 29,244

💰 Median Household Income
$69,724
This area
$69,724
State
$66,158
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
20.6%
This area
20.6%
State
22.1%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
4.1%
This area
4.1%
State
-5.1%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
20.4%
This area
20.4%
State
11.3%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
33.7 years
This area
33.7 years
State
21.8 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
7.7%
This area
7.7%
State
22.9%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 80.5%
Other/Mixed 18.8%
Hispanic/Latino 11.2%
Asian 0.4%
Black/African American 0.2%
👶 Under 18
30.8%
This area
30.8%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
14.6%
This area
14.6%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
7.0%
This area
7.0%
USA
11.5%

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🎓 Schools in 83221

C+ Avg School Grade
23 Schools
22.5:1 Avg Class Size
$9,887 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B+ Above Average

BINGHAM ACADEMY

📚 09 – 12 High School Charter
👥
82 Students
👨‍🏫
11.7:1 Class Size
💰
$15,553 Per Student
B+ Above Average

GROVELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
230 Students
👨‍🏫
14.8:1 Class Size
💰
$11,663 Per Student
B+ Above Average

WAPELLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
210 Students
👨‍🏫
14.5:1 Class Size
💰
$11,663 Per Student
B Good

I T STODDARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
389 Students
👨‍🏫
17.7:1 Class Size
💰
$11,663 Per Student
B Good

MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
526 Students
👨‍🏫
16.1:1 Class Size
💰
$11,663 Per Student
B Good

DONALD D STALKER ELEMENTARY

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
243 Students
👨‍🏫
15.2:1 Class Size
💰
$11,663 Per Student
B Good

IDAHO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHARTER SCHOOL

📚 K – 09 High School Charter
👥
343 Students
👨‍🏫
14.0:1 Class Size
💰
$9,801 Per Student
B Good

RIDGE CREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
382 Students
👨‍🏫
19.1:1 Class Size
💰
$11,663 Per Student
C+ Average

SNAKE RIVER HIGH SCHOOL

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
603 Students
👨‍🏫
14.8:1 Class Size
💰
$7,110 Per Student
C+ Average

BLACKFOOT CHARTER COMMUNITY

📚 Pre-K – 08 School Charter
👥
398 Students
👨‍🏫
15.8:1 Class Size
💰
$9,754 Per Student
C+ Average

BLACKFOOT HERITAGE SIXTH GRADE

📚 Grade 06 Middle
👥
266 Students
👨‍🏫
20.0:1 Class Size
💰
$11,663 Per Student
C+ Average

BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOL

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
1,243 Students
👨‍🏫
19.5:1 Class Size
💰
$11,663 Per Student
C+ Average

MORELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 01 Elementary
👥
250 Students
👨‍🏫
17.9:1 Class Size
💰
$7,110 Per Student
C+ Average

SNAKE RIVER JR HIGH SCHOOL

📚 07 – 08 Middle
👥
296 Students
👨‍🏫
15.9:1 Class Size
💰
$7,110 Per Student
C+ Average

SNAKE RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

📚 05 – 06 School
👥
247 Students
👨‍🏫
17.6:1 Class Size
💰
$7,110 Per Student
C+ Average

SNAKE RIVER OPPORTUNITIES HIGH SCHOOL

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
96 Students
👨‍🏫
12.1:1 Class Size
💰
$7,110 Per Student
C Below Average

ROCKFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Grade 04 Elementary
👥
135 Students
👨‍🏫
16.9:1 Class Size
💰
$7,110 Per Student
C Below Average

INDEPENDENCE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL

📚 07 – 12 High School
👥
137 Students
👨‍🏫
19.9:1 Class Size
💰
$11,663 Per Student
C Below Average
👥
53 Students
👨‍🏫
25.6:1 Class Size
💰
$11,663 Per Student
C Below Average

RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 02 – 03 Elementary
👥
267 Students
👨‍🏫
19.1:1 Class Size
💰
$7,110 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

Traditional school ratings rely heavily on standardized test scores, which often reflect family income more than school quality. Repit takes a different approach.

We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

  • Class Size — Smaller classes mean more individual attention
  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

1 Nearby
C+
Integrated Massage Therapy Services
16 students · 12.4 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Are renters plentiful in Blackfoot, ID?

Working renters make up the core of the Blackfoot, ID tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

Is Blackfoot, ID a good place for real estate investing?

Yes - Blackfoot, ID a 3.0/5 investability score. With $382K home prices against $1,052/mo monthly rent, the market delivers a reasonable entry point for new investors.

Is Blackfoot, ID good for landlords?

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

How much do tenants pay in Blackfoot, ID?

Rent in Blackfoot, ID is around $1,052/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $382K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

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

Expect median prices around $382K in Blackfoot, ID. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been stable.

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