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Salmon, Idaho houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Salmon, ID (Lemhi County) — Census median home value $198,400, county listing prices down about 2.9% over the past year. Market data for Salmon houses and the broader area.
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Salmon, ID is in Lemhi County, Idaho — this guide covers houses in Salmon and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,196, with a median household income of $40,875. Census data puts the median value of houses in Salmon at $198,400.
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Market overview
Salmon housing market
Salmon is in Lemhi County, Idaho. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Salmon and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$198,400
Population (Census ACS)
3,196
Median household income
$40,875
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County-level FHFA price trend was not available in the manifest row.
At a glance
Salmon market snapshot
Population
3,196
County
Lemhi County
Median Household Income
$40,875
Median Home Value (city)
$198,400
Median Gross Rent
$584/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-2.9%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Salmon's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $198,400.
County Price Trend
Lemhi County's FHFA house price index shows a -2.93% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Salmon has an estimated population of 3,196 and a median household income of $40,875, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Salmon's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 17% 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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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Challis (~49.0 mi), Clayton (~67.6 mi), Stanley (~83.8 mi), Mackay (~88.3 mi), Spencer (~100.7 mi), Moore (~102.8 mi), Lost River (~103.5 mi), Sun Valley (~105.2 mi), Ketchum (~105.4 mi), Dubois (~107.3 mi), Arco (~110.5 mi), Butte City (~113.0 mi), Hailey (~116.5 mi), Bellevue (~119.2 mi), Gannett (~126.6 mi), Carey (~128.7 mi).
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Census & home facts
Salmon data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
3,196
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$198,400
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$40,875
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$584
County FHFA annual change (2025)
-2.93%
Census place type
city
County
Lemhi County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
2.51 sq mi
Census GEOID
1671650
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Life in Salmon
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SALMON DISTRICT — 4 schools, 683 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Lemhi addresses may be served by SALMON DISTRICT, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Salmon FAQ
What are houses worth in Salmon, ID?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Salmon at $198,400.
How much do houses cost in Salmon, ID?
For owner-occupied houses in Salmon, Census ACS data shows a median value of $198,400. Active listing prices in Lemhi County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Salmon, ID?
Salmon houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Lemhi 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 Salmon, ID?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Salmon's population at approximately 3,196.
What's the median rent in Salmon, ID?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Salmon at approximately $584 per month.
What is the median household income in Salmon, ID?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Salmon at approximately $40,875.
Is the Salmon housing market growing?
Lemhi County's FHFA house price index shows a -2.93% annual change in 2025.
Is Salmon, ID affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Salmon's median home value at about 4.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 17% 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 Salmon, ID?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest SALMON DISTRICT for many Salmon addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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