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Mountain Home, Idaho houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Mountain Home, ID (Elmore County) — Census median home value $270,700, county listing prices up about 9.5% over the past year. Market data for Mountain Home houses and the broader area.
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Mountain Home, ID is in Elmore County, Idaho — this guide covers houses in Mountain Home and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 16,265, with a median household income of $58,486. Census data puts the median value of houses in Mountain Home at $270,700.
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Market overview
Mountain Home housing market
Mountain Home is in Elmore County, Idaho. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Mountain Home and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$270,700
Population (Census ACS)
16,265
Median household income
$58,486
County price trend (2025)
9.53% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Mountain Home market snapshot
Population
16,265
County
Elmore County
Median Household Income
$58,486
Median Home Value (city)
$270,700
Median Gross Rent
$1,061/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+9.5%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Mountain Home's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $270,700.
County Price Trend
Elmore County's FHFA house price index shows a 9.53% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Mountain Home has an estimated population of 16,265 and a median household income of $58,486, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Mountain Home's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.6x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 22% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Mountain Home
County guide: Elmore County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Mountain Home.
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Nearby communities include Mountain Home AFB, Hammett, Glenns Ferry.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Bruneau (~18.6 mi), Grand View (~22.5 mi), Bliss (~40.5 mi), Boise City (~42.0 mi), Murphy (~43.3 mi), Kuna (~44.7 mi), Hagerman (~45.9 mi), Fairfield (~47.5 mi), Garden City (~47.7 mi), Meridian (~48.5 mi), Hidden Springs (~49.3 mi), Gooding (~51.5 mi), Avimor (~52.3 mi), Wendell (~56.0 mi), Star (~56.0 mi), Eagle (~57.4 mi).
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Census & home facts
Mountain Home data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
16,265
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$270,700
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$58,486
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,061
County FHFA annual change (2025)
9.53%
Census place type
city
County
Elmore County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
7.11 sq mi
Census GEOID
1654730
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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MOUNTAIN HOME DISTRICT — 10 schools, 3,757 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Elmore addresses may be served by MOUNTAIN HOME DISTRICT, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Mountain Home FAQ
What are houses worth in Mountain Home, ID?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Mountain Home at $270,700.
How much do houses cost in Mountain Home, ID?
For owner-occupied houses in Mountain Home, Census ACS data shows a median value of $270,700. Active listing prices in Elmore County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Mountain Home, ID?
Mountain Home houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Elmore County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Mountain Home, ID?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Mountain Home's population at approximately 16,265.
What's the median rent in Mountain Home, ID?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Mountain Home at approximately $1,061 per month.
What is the median household income in Mountain Home, ID?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Mountain Home at approximately $58,486.
Is the Mountain Home housing market growing?
Elmore County's FHFA house price index shows a 9.53% annual change in 2025.
Is Mountain Home, ID affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Mountain Home's median home value at about 4.6 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 22% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Mountain Home, ID?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest MOUNTAIN HOME DISTRICT for many Mountain Home addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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