Special Interest
Housing in Valley County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Valley County averages $1,117/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 22% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Valley County FMR Area are $1,056 for a studio, $1,106 for 1‑bedroom, $1,212 for 2‑bedroom, $1,686 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,033 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $95 increase for a 2-bedroom in Valley County shows a 9% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Valley County was 4.5% in 2024, compared to Idaho at 3.7% and the national rate of 4.0%.
