Real Estate Investing in Deary, Idaho (83823)

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Latah County • Population: 1,549 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 83823 (Deary, ID)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (42/100)

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

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 36.6 — 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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2.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $493,371
Avg Monthly Rent $1,125
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $73,438
% Renters 15.6%

Market Analysis: 83823 Deary

In practical terms, ZIP 83823 has challenges — vacancy pressure, softer price growth, and tenant stability concerns sit alongside the $493K median. It rewards specialists, not generalists.

Distressed does not mean uninvestable. It means the margin for error is thinner. ZIP 83823 rewards the prepared, punishes the overconfident, and leaves the math unchanged either way.

On the rental side, 83823 offers a low basis, the region around Deary has moved on in ways that the ZIP itself has not fully absorbed. The result is a discount with genuine reasons.

A robust renter share of 16% in 83823 is not, on its own, a problem — but paired with below-average income and high mobility, it changes the operating playbook.

Strategy in 83823 is an operator game, not a passive one. In practical terms, entry prices of $493K 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 Deary:

D Needs Caution
Buy Confidence Score: 47/100
Affordability
5/25
Appreciation
14/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 6.7× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+3.1%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,125/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
Moscow, ID Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
9.9%
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 Moscow, ID metro data

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$553K$489K$424K$359K$295K$230KSep 2014Aug 2020Jul 2026

📊 How Does 83823 Compare?

Metric 83823 Deary Moscow, ID Idaho
Home Value $493,371 $493,371 N/A $465,545
5-Year CAGR 2.1% 2.1% N/A 7.2%
Avg Rent $1,125 $1,125 N/A -
Cap Rate 1.8% 1.8% - -
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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Fair
Cap Rate
1.8%
Low
5yr Growth
+2.1%
Slow

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Moscow, 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 $493,371
Monthly Rent $1,125
Price-to-Rent 36.6:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 2.7%
Cap Rate 1.8%
5-Year IRR 3.9%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +3.1% ▲
3-Year CAGR +0.7% ▲
5-Year CAGR +2.1% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.3% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 1.8%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (1.8%). 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
5.7%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+2.1%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 83823

Population: 1,549

💰 Median Household Income
$73,438
This area
$73,438
State
$66,158
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
15.6%
This area
15.6%
State
22.1%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
0.1%
This area
0.1%
State
-5.1%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
27.1%
This area
27.1%
State
11.3%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
45.9 years
This area
45.9 years
State
21.8 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
5.7%
This area
5.7%
State
22.9%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 93.4%
Other/Mixed 6.7%
Hispanic/Latino 3.7%
👶 Under 18
22.3%
This area
22.3%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
25.4%
This area
25.4%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
4.1%
This area
4.1%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 83823

A+ Avg School Grade
1 Schools
11.0:1 Avg Class Size
$20,031 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

DEARY SCHOOL

📚 04 – 12 High School
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144 Students
👨‍🏫
11.0:1 Class Size
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$20,031 Per Student
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  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is real estate in Deary, ID a good investment right now?

Our data puts Deary, ID at 2.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $493K and rents around $1,125/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Do rentals sit vacant long in Deary, ID?

Occupancy in Deary, ID runs stable with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $1,125/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

How strong are rents in Deary, ID?

Rent in Deary, ID is around $1,125/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $493K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

Is Deary, ID a friendly market for rental owners?

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

Are renters plentiful in Deary, ID?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Deary, ID. The rental market absorbs $1,125/mo rents without meaningful friction.

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