Real Estate Investing in Menan, Idaho (83434)

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Jefferson County • Population: 1,754 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 83434 (Menan, ID)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (64/100)

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 29.5 — 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

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $429,941
Avg Monthly Rent $1,215
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $83,750
% Renters 21.6%

Market Analysis: 83434 Menan

Investors eyeing 83434 need to respect the fundamentals at play. Home values of $430K come alongside slower price movement and elevated management overhead.

On balance, the numbers look inviting — $430K purchase price, 0.0% nominal cap — the work to hit that pro forma in 83434 is substantial and deserves full respect.

On the rental side, 83434 offers a low basis, the region around Menan has moved on in ways that the ZIP itself has not fully absorbed. The result is a discount with genuine reasons.

A sturdy renter share of 22% in 83434 is not, on its own, a problem — but paired with below-average income and high mobility, it changes the operating playbook.

New investors are better served looking at Menan's stable or hybrid ZIPs before stepping into 83434. The learning curve here is expensive when the lesson is wrong.

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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 Menan:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 60/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 5.1× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+7.2%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,215/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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COOL MARKET
Idaho Falls, ID Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
56 days
Average time to sell
Average
10.7%
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 Idaho Falls, ID metro data
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Property Strategy for 83434

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
4BR
3.5% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
3BR
+9.6% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$117,291/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
3BR $394,957 $1,870 3.4% +9.6% $131,652
4BR $469,164 $2,260 3.5% +9.3% $117,291

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$455K$384K$313K$242K$170K$99KMar 2009Nov 2017Jul 2026

📊 How Does 83434 Compare?

Metric 83434 Menan Idaho Falls, ID Idaho
Home Value $429,941 $429,941 N/A $465,545
5-Year CAGR 4.9% 4.9% N/A 7.2%
Avg Rent $1,215 $1,215 N/A -
Cap Rate 2.2% 2.2% - -
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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.2%
Low
5yr Growth
+4.9%
Moderate

📉 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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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $429,941
Monthly Rent $1,215
Price-to-Rent 29.5:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 3.4%
Cap Rate 2.2%
5-Year IRR 7.1%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +7.2% ▲
3-Year CAGR +4.4% ▲
5-Year CAGR +4.9% ▲
10-Year CAGR +10.1% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
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
1.6%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+4.9%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 83434

Population: 1,754

💰 Median Household Income
$83,750
This area
$83,750
State
$66,158
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
21.6%
This area
21.6%
State
22.1%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.4%
This area
2.4%
State
-5.1%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
23.1%
This area
23.1%
State
11.3%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
43.0 years
This area
43.0 years
State
21.8 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
1.6%
This area
1.6%
State
22.9%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 94.5%
Other/Mixed 5.5%
Hispanic/Latino 3.8%
👶 Under 18
25.7%
This area
25.7%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
22.8%
This area
22.8%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
4.8%
This area
4.8%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 83434

C+ Avg School Grade
2 Schools
17.5:1 Avg Class Size
$8,196 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

C+ Average

MIDWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
411 Students
👨‍🏫
20.2:1 Class Size
💰
$8,196 Per Student
C+ Average

JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL

📚 06 – 12 High School
👥
107 Students
👨‍🏫
14.9:1 Class Size
💰
$8,196 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

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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

4 Nearby
C+
Evans Hairstyling College-Rexburg
67 students · 10.8 mi
C
Rexburg College of Massage Therapy
59 students · 10.9 mi
C
Paul Mitchell the School-Rexburg
246 students · 10.9 mi
C+
Brigham Young University-Idaho
42,996 students · 12.0 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What monthly rent should investors expect in Menan, ID?

Average rent in Menan, ID is approximately $1,215/mo per month. Against $430K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

What are home prices like in Menan, ID?

Median home price in Menan, ID is near $430K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been measured and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

Do rentals sit vacant long in Menan, ID?

Rental vacancy in Menan, ID is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

Is Menan, ID landlord-friendly?

ID law landlord-friendly for landlords, and Menan inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

How strong is Menan, ID for real estate investors?

Menan, ID rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $430K and rents near $1,215/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

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