Real Estate Investing in Glenns Ferry, Idaho (83623)

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Elmore County • Population: 1,637 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 83623 (Glenns Ferry, ID)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (45/100)

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
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 18.5% of homes vacant — above national norms.

• 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 $249,658
Avg Monthly Rent $873
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $49,063
% Renters 34.7%

Market Analysis: 83623 Glenns Ferry

The 83623 ZIP covers a section of Glenns Ferry that demands careful diligence. Prices near $250K look accessible, but the work to make a deal cash flow is real.

Meanwhile, the numbers look inviting — $250K purchase price, 0.0% nominal cap — the work to hit that pro forma in 83623 is substantial and deserves full respect.

ZIP 83623's metrics run below Elmore County's averages on price growth and tenant stability. Investors who ignore that regional gap tend to relearn it the hard way.

Employment concentration in 83623 leans toward sectors with higher volatility. The demographic consequence is income fluctuation that investors need to factor into their pro forma.

Strategically, 83623 can be a high-return sleeve of a diversified portfolio — but it should not be the whole portfolio, and it should not be someone's first deal.

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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 Glenns Ferry:

C Below Average
Buy Confidence Score: 56/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 5.1× the median income
Value Trend
Declining (-2.1%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $873/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
Mountain Home, ID Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
9.5%
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 Mountain Home, ID metro data
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Property Strategy for 83623

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
3BR
3.6% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
2BR
+10.1% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
3BR
$91,029/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $202,278 $970 3.5% +10.1% $101,139
3BR $273,086 $1,350 3.6% +9.8% $91,029

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$278K$231K$183K$136K$89K$41KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 83623 Compare?

Metric 83623 Glenns Ferry Mountain Home, ID Idaho
Home Value $249,658 $377,781 N/A $465,545
5-Year CAGR 3.6% 4.4% N/A 7.2%
Avg Rent $873 $1,184 N/A -
Cap Rate 2.7% 2.5% - -
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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.7%
Low
5yr Growth
+3.6%
Moderate

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Mountain Home, 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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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $249,658
Monthly Rent $873
Price-to-Rent 23.8:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.2%
Cap Rate 2.7%
5-Year IRR 6.3%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year -2.1% ▼
3-Year CAGR +1.8% ▲
5-Year CAGR +3.6% ▲
10-Year CAGR +11.7% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.7%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.7%). 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
18.5%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+3.6%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 83623

Population: 1,637

💰 Median Household Income
$49,063
This area
$49,063
State
$66,158
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
34.7%
This area
34.7%
State
22.1%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
1.0%
This area
1.0%
State
-5.1%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
13.2%
This area
13.2%
State
11.3%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
47.5 years
This area
47.5 years
State
21.8 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
18.5%
This area
18.5%
State
22.9%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 85.6%
Other/Mixed 14.3%
Hispanic/Latino 10.8%
Black/African American 0.1%
👶 Under 18
19.5%
This area
19.5%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
21.0%
This area
21.0%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
19.9%
This area
19.9%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 83623

B+ Avg School Grade
3 Schools
11.3:1 Avg Class Size
$15,040 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

GLENNS FERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
152 Students
👨‍🏫
10.2:1 Class Size
💰
$15,040 Per Student
B+ Above Average

GLENNS FERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
84 Students
👨‍🏫
10.4:1 Class Size
💰
$15,040 Per Student
B+ Above Average

GLENNS FERRY HIGH SCHOOL

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
127 Students
👨‍🏫
13.2:1 Class Size
💰
$15,040 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do landlords face vacancy issues in Glenns Ferry, ID?

Expect elevated vacancy in Glenns Ferry, ID. Rents at $873/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

What is the best play in Glenns Ferry, ID?

For Glenns Ferry, ID, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

How does Glenns Ferry, ID rate as a rental market?

Glenns Ferry, ID scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $250K and rents near $873/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

Is Glenns Ferry, ID a friendly market for rental owners?

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

What is the average monthly rent in Glenns Ferry, ID?

Rent in Glenns Ferry, ID is around $873/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $250K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

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