2024 · Idaho
Rental yield in Idaho
In 2024, the typical rental in Idaho produced a gross yield of 3.7% — $1,384/mo median rent against a $446K median home value, ranking 43rd of 51 states.
3.7%
Gross rental yield
below the 4.9% U.S. median
$1,384/mo
Median gross rent
incl. utilities (ACS)
$446K
Median home value
owner-occupied (ACS)
Idaho metros by yield
Metropolitan areas in Idaho with at least 65,000 residents, ranked by gross rental yield.
| Metro | Gross yield | Median rent | Median value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | 4.0% | $1,628/mo | $484K |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | 3.9% | $1,171/mo | $357K |
| Pocatello, ID | 3.9% | $1,076/mo | $332K |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 3.7% | $1,257/mo | $410K |
| Twin Falls, ID | 3.6% | $1,121/mo | $375K |
| Logan, UT-ID | 3.3% | $1,311/mo | $477K |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 3.3% | $1,578/mo | $578K |
Frequently asked questions
What is the gross rental yield in Idaho?
In 2024, Idaho had a gross rental yield of 3.7% — $1,384/mo median gross rent against a $446K median home value. That ranks 43rd of 51 states (1 = highest yield). Nationally the figure was 4.9%.
Which Idaho metros have the best rental yield?
Among Idaho metros covered by the data, gross yield was highest in Boise City, ID (4.0%), Lewiston, ID-WA (3.9%), and Pocatello, ID (3.9%).
Does this account for expenses or financing?
No. Gross yield is a top-line market screen — it excludes property taxes, insurance, vacancy, management, and financing. Use it to compare markets, then run a specific deal through a cap-rate or cash-flow calculator.
How investors finance deals in Idaho
Yield shows where the numbers work; our Investor Financing Report for Idaho shows the rate premium, denial rate, and DSCR lending investors face there.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Gross rental yield = (median gross rent × 12) ÷ median home value. A market screen, not a net return.