Idaho Falls, ID metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · ID · score computed October 2026
What is Idaho Falls, ID metro area’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Population band 4 of 5 (population 112,714–277,881) · comparable within its band
Where is Idaho Falls, ID metro area in its market cycle?
Idaho Falls, ID metro area is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Idaho Falls, ID metro area?
Metro-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Idaho Falls, ID metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $414K | ▲ +4.8% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 42 days | ▼ -16% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 4.5 | ▲ +4.7% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 718 | ▲ +3.3% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 160 | ▼ -0.6% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $171 | ▼ -0.6% | Redfin |
How has Idaho Falls, ID metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Idaho Falls, ID metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Idaho Falls, ID metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 44 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Idaho Falls, ID metro area?
The median sale price in Idaho Falls, ID metro area is $414K, having risen 4.8% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Idaho Falls, ID metro area?
Idaho Falls, ID metro area scores 18 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Idaho Falls, ID metro area's Alpha Score?
Idaho Falls, ID metro area's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (98/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (9/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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