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Market MapIdahoOwyhee

Owyhee County

IdahoPopulation: 12,043
46
/100
Hold
#667 of 1,000 counties
#23 in Idaho (43 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$419,310
Median Home Price
83% above national median
$25,336/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
46/100
46
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
55/100

Based on 0.5% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
28/100

Price-to-income ratio of 7.2x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

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
$58,440
vs $54,857 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
7.2x
Less affordable

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

CountyVerdict
BonnevilleID
47$388,634$1,3644.21%HoldView
CurrentOwyheeID
46$419,310Est. pending—Hold
GoodingID
46$346,067Est. pending—HoldView
AdaID
45$512,306$1,8434.32%HoldView
BannockID
44$345,879$1,0863.77%AvoidView
CanyonID
44$404,735$1,5624.63%AvoidView

The Bottom Line

HoldOwyhee is a neutral market.

Owyhee County in Idaho scores 46/100, ranking #667 of 1,000 US counties (top 85%). 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%

Related markets

Markets like Owyhee with stronger cash flow

  • Canyon County for cash-flow rentals
  • Ada County for cash-flow rentals
  • Bonneville County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Owyhee

  • Bannock County, lower entry price
  • Gooding County, lower entry price
  • Bonneville County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Owyhee vs Gooding for rentals
  • Owyhee vs Ada for rentals
  • Owyhee vs Bonneville for rentals
All counties in Idaho →

Rent vs buy in Idaho cities

Rent vs buy in Boise, IDMedian $512,306 · rent $1,843/moRent vs buy in Nampa, IDMedian $404,735 · rent $1,562/moAll Idaho citiesFull rent-vs-buy directory for the state

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