Special Interest
Housing in Oneida County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Oneida County averages $859/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Idaho median of $1,238 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 24% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Oneida County FMR Area are $884 for a studio, $889 for 1‑bedroom, $1,119 for 2‑bedroom, $1,556 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,877 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $260 increase for a 2-bedroom in Oneida County shows a 30% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Oneida County was 2.8% in 2024, compared to Idaho at 3.7% and the national rate of 4.0%.
