Real Estate Investing in Ketchum, Idaho (83340)

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Blaine County • Population: 5,379 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 83340 (Ketchum, ID)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (41/100)

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

📈 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
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 56.1% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 93.4 — hard to cash-flow at these prices.

• Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $1,563,793
Avg Monthly Rent $1,395
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $89,622
% Renters 23.8%

Market Analysis: 83340 Ketchum

This part of Blaine County is not an easy win. The 83340 ZIP reports softness in key indicators, and the playbook that works in cleaner markets often stalls here.

Rent of $1,395/mo on a $1.6M basis reads well until vacancy, delinquency, and capex enter the model. The honest cap rate in 83340 sits below the stated 0.0% once reality is priced in.

In practical terms, 83340 offers a low basis, the region around Ketchum has moved on in ways that the ZIP itself has not fully absorbed. The result is a discount with genuine reasons.

The 83340 ZIP's population of 5,379 has faced economic pressure over the last decade. That pressure shows up in rent delinquency patterns that reports the need for careful underwriting.

Strategy in 83340 is an operator game, not a passive one. Stepping back, entry prices of $1.6M 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 Ketchum:

C Below Average
Buy Confidence Score: 55/100
Affordability
0/25
Appreciation
25/25
Stability
9/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 17.4× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+18.1%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,395/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
WARM
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
Bottom Line: This market may be challenging for buyers. Consider your timing and budget carefully.
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WARM MARKET
Hailey, ID Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
7.4%
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 Hailey, ID metro data
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Property Strategy for 83340

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
1BR
1.6% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
3BR
+15.7% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
2BR
$419,756/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
1BR $539,005 $1,180 1.6% +12.0% $539,005
2BR $839,513 $1,550 1.3% +13.0% $419,756
3BR $1,787,190 $2,040 0.8% +15.7% $595,730
4BR $3,321,344 $2,330 0.5% +15.2% $830,336
5BR $5,798,488 +15.3% $1,159,698

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$1.7M$1.4M$1.1M$881K$618K$356KFeb 2009Nov 2017Jul 2026

📊 How Does 83340 Compare?

Metric 83340 Ketchum Hailey, ID Idaho
Home Value $1,563,793 $1,563,793 N/A $465,545
5-Year CAGR 9.8% 9.8% N/A 7.2%
Avg Rent $1,395 $1,395 N/A -
Cap Rate 0.7% 0.7% - -
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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
0.7%
Low
5yr Growth
+9.8%
Strong

📉 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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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $1,563,793
Monthly Rent $1,395
Price-to-Rent 93.4:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 1.1%
Cap Rate 0.7%
5-Year IRR 10.5%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +18.1% ▲
3-Year CAGR +9.6% ▲
5-Year CAGR +9.8% ▲
10-Year CAGR +10.5% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 0.7%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (0.7%). 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
56.1%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+9.8%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 83340

Population: 5,379

💰 Median Household Income
$89,622
This area
$89,622
State
$66,158
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
23.8%
This area
23.8%
State
22.1%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
0.9%
This area
0.9%
State
-5.1%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
60.5%
This area
60.5%
State
11.3%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
50.6 years
This area
50.6 years
State
21.8 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
56.1%
This area
56.1%
State
22.9%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 92.9%
Hispanic/Latino 6.5%
Other/Mixed 6.4%
Asian 0.5%
👶 Under 18
12.1%
This area
12.1%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
26.8%
This area
26.8%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
6.4%
This area
6.4%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 83340

A+ Avg School Grade
1 Schools
11.7:1 Avg Class Size
$18,246 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

ERNEST HEMINGWAY STEAM SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 08 School
👥
463 Students
👨‍🏫
11.7:1 Class Size
💰
$18,246 Per Student
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  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
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Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average home sale price in Ketchum, ID?

Median home price in Ketchum, ID is near $1.6M, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been stable and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

Is Ketchum, ID landlord-friendly?

Ketchum, ID operates under ID law, which is landlord-friendly overall for landlords. Expect measured treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

How deep is the rental pool in Ketchum, ID?

Ketchum, ID offers a predictable renter base at the $1,395/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

Can I live-in-and-rent in Ketchum, ID?

House hacking works a tougher in Ketchum, ID. Rents of $1,395/mo against $1.6M acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

Is Ketchum, ID better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy Ketchum, ID best. The market produces stable results for that approach at the $1.6M price point.

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