Is Owyhee County, ID good for real estate investing?

Owyhee County has an investment score of 55/100, rated as "Hold". The county ranks #501 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Owyhee?

The median home price in Owyhee County is $447,120. This ranks #903 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Owyhee?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in Owyhee County would generate positive cash flow of $0/month. Individual property performance varies based on purchase price, rent, and operating expenses.

Owyhee County

IdahoPopulation: 12,043

/100

Hold

#501 of 1,000 counties

#12 in Idaho (43 counties)

Analysis by RentalCalcs ResearchIndependent data + algorithm-driven scoring

Updated July 28, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$447,120

Median Home Price

95% above national median

$27,016/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

6.04%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

+$0

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

55/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

72/100

Based on 2.2% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

36/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-High price-to-income ratio makes financing challenging
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

12,043

Median Income

—

Data pending

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

—

Data pending

Who this market fits

Skip if

−You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)
−You rely on FHA-style financing: prices are stretched relative to local incomes

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
LewisID	56	$276,747	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
LemhiID	56	$361,430	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
CurrentOwyheeID	55	$447,120	Est. pending	—	Hold
Twin FallsID	55	$367,566	$1,684	5.50%	Hold	View
FranklinID	54	$448,272	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
PayetteID	53	$397,852	Est. pending	—	Hold	View

The Bottom Line

HoldOwyhee is a neutral market.

Owyhee County in Idaho scores 55/100, ranking #501 of 1,000 US counties (top 64%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

0.0%