Looking for an affordable place to call home in Idaho? According to the Zillow Home Value Index, there are plenty of hidden gems across the Gem State that won’t break the bank. The average home value among Idaho’s 25 least expensive towns in January 2025 sits at just $253,965, making these communities particularly attractive for first-time homebuyers and those seeking a more affordable lifestyle.
What’s even more striking is the growth trajectory of these communities. Despite being Idaho’s most affordable towns, they’ve seen remarkable appreciation, with an average increase of 69% over the past five years (2020-2025) and a staggering 155% over the past decade (2015-2025). Pierce, nestled in Clearwater County, leads the pack in recent growth with property values nearly doubling (99.41%) since 2020, while Glenns Ferry has experienced the most dramatic long-term growth at 276% since 2010.
As you explore these communities, you’ll notice many are historic mining towns or agricultural centers located in Idaho’s northern panhandle and southeastern regions, offering not just affordability but authentic small-town charm, outdoor
1. Shoshone
- Home Value (2025): $292,654
- Home Value (2020): $186,503
- Home Value (2015): $110,925
- Home Value (2010): Data not available
- Change (2020-2025): 56.92%
- Change (2015-2025): 163.83%
- Change (2010-2025): Data not available
Known as the “Gateway to the Sawtooths” in Lincoln County, Shoshone rounds out our list of affordable Idaho towns with an average home value of $292,654 in 2025, having grown nearly 57% since 2020 and an impressive 164% since 2015.
2. Downey
- Home Value (2025): $292,536
- Home Value (2020): $173,700
- Home Value (2015): $117,203
- Home Value (2010): $109,351
- Change (2020-2025): 68.41%
- Change (2015-2025): 149.60%
- Change (2010-2025): 167.52%
Located in the peaceful Marsh Valley of Bannock County with the beautiful Portneuf Range to the east, Downey offers you country living at an average home value of $292,536 in 2025, representing solid growth of 68% since 2020 and an impressive 168% since 2010.
3. Soda Springs
- Home Value (2025): $290,442
- Home Value (2020): $188,151
- Home Value (2015): $154,799
- Home Value (2010): $118,229
- Change (2020-2025): 54.37%
- Change (2015-2025): 87.63%
- Change (2010-2025): 145.66%
Situated in the beautiful Caribou Basin of southeastern Idaho, Soda Springs offers you a unique combination of geological wonders and outdoor recreation at an average home value of $290,442 in 2025, having grown steadily by 54% since 2020 and a strong 146% since 2010.
4. Albion
- Home Value (2025): $281,799
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Tucked into a scenic valley at the base of the Albion Mountains in Cassia County, this historic community offers you countryside living at an average home value of $281,799 in 2025.
5. Osburn
- Home Value (2025): $279,845
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Located in the heart of the historic Silver Valley in Shoshone County, Osburn provides you with mountain living at an average home value of $279,845 in 2025.
6. American Falls
- Home Value (2025): $279,628
- Home Value (2020): $160,498
- Home Value (2015): $123,577
- Home Value (2010): $112,217
- Change (2020-2025): 74.23%
- Change (2015-2025): 126.28%
- Change (2010-2025): 149.18%
Situated alongside the scenic Snake River and American Falls Reservoir in Power County, this community offers you waterfront living opportunities at a remarkably affordable average home value of $279,628 in 2025, having grown 74% since 2020 and 149% since 2010.
7. Craigmont
- Home Value (2025): $279,421
- Home Value (2020): $159,762
- Home Value (2015): Data not available
- Home Value (2010): Data not available
- Change (2020-2025): 74.90%
- Change (2015-2025): Data not available
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Perched atop the fertile Camas Prairie in Lewis County with panoramic views of surrounding farmland and distant mountains, Craigmont offers you affordable living at an average home value of $279,421 in 2025, representing strong growth of nearly 75% since 2020.
8. Wardner
- Home Value (2025): $277,951
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Nestled in the historic Silver Valley of northern Idaho’s Shoshone County, Wardner offers you a slice of mining history with mountain views and modern affordability at $277,951 for the average home in 2025.
9. Challis
- Home Value (2025): $273,752
- Home Value (2020): $165,169
- Home Value (2015): $120,704
- Home Value (2010): Data not available
- Change (2020-2025): 65.74%
- Change (2015-2025): 126.80%
- Change (2010-2025): Data not available
Surrounded by wilderness in the heart of central Idaho’s Custer County, Challis gives you access to some of the state’s most spectacular scenery at an average home value of $273,752 in 2025, having grown nearly 66% since 2020 and 127% since 2015.
10. Montpelier
- Home Value (2025): $271,081
- Home Value (2020): $153,149
- Home Value (2015): $110,227
- Home Value (2010): $93,189
- Change (2020-2025): 77.00%
- Change (2015-2025): 145.93%
- Change (2010-2025): 190.89%
Situated in the beautiful Bear Lake Valley of southeastern Idaho, Montpelier offers you historic charm and mountain views at an average home value of $271,081 in 2025, showing consistent strong growth with a 77% increase since 2020 and impressive 191% growth since 2010.
11. Kellogg
- Home Value (2025): $265,505
- Home Value (2020): $148,119
- Home Value (2015): $96,993
- Home Value (2010): Data not available
- Change (2020-2025): 79.25%
- Change (2015-2025): 173.74%
- Change (2010-2025): Data not available
Tucked into the scenic Silver Valley of northern Idaho’s Shoshone County, Kellogg combines remarkable affordability with four-season recreational opportunities at an average home value of $265,505 in 2025, representing strong growth of 79% since 2020 and 174% since 2015.
12. Mackay
- Home Value (2025): $259,114
- Home Value (2020): $173,392
- Home Value (2015): $114,628
- Home Value (2010): Data not available
- Change (2020-2025): 49.44%
- Change (2015-2025): 126.05%
- Change (2010-2025): Data not available
Cradled within the breathtaking Lost River Valley of Custer County, Mackay offers you stunning mountain views with the towering Pioneer Mountains and Lost River Range as your backdrop, all at an affordable average home value of $259,114 in 2025. While showing the most modest five-year growth rate at 49% since 2020, values have still more than doubled since 2015 with a 126% increase.
13. Winchester
- Home Value (2025): $257,119
- Home Value (2020): $163,286
- Home Value (2015): Data not available
- Home Value (2010): Data not available
- Change (2020-2025): 57.47%
- Change (2015-2025): Data not available
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Perched atop the picturesque Craig Mountain in Lewis County, Winchester presents you with affordable living at an average home value of $257,119 in 2025, having grown over 57% since 2020.
14. Glenns Ferry
- Home Value (2025): $254,067
- Home Value (2020): $139,247
- Home Value (2015): $71,358
- Home Value (2010): $67,536
- Change (2020-2025): 82.46%
- Change (2015-2025): 256.05%
- Change (2010-2025): 276.19%
Situated alongside the Snake River in Elmore County, Glenns Ferry offers you remarkable investment potential with home values averaging $254,067 in 2025, representing the strongest long-term growth among Idaho’s affordable towns at an astonishing 276% increase since 2010.
15. Saint Anthony
- Home Value (2025): $252,347
- Home Value (2020): $155,214
- Home Value (2015): $95,595
- Home Value (2010): $87,394
- Change (2020-2025): 62.58%
- Change (2015-2025): 163.98%
- Change (2010-2025): 188.75%
Sitting along the picturesque Henrys Fork of the Snake River in Fremont County, Saint Anthony provides you exceptional value with average home prices of $252,347 in 2025, having shown consistent strong growth of 63% since 2020, 164% since 2015, and an impressive 189% since 2010.
16. Rockland
- Home Value (2025): $252,096
- Home Value (2020): $156,472
- Home Value (2015): Data not available
- Home Value (2010): Data not available
- Change (2020-2025): 61.11%
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Nestled in a picturesque valley in Power County, Rockland offers you affordable small-town living with home values averaging $252,096 in 2025, representing solid growth of 61% since 2020. This quiet agricultural community gives you the authentic rural Idaho experience, surrounded by rolling hills, farmland, and nearby mountains.
17. Ashton
- Home Value (2025): $250,511
- Home Value (2020): $148,483
- Home Value (2015): $93,894
- Home Value (2010): Data not available
- Change (2020-2025): 68.71%
- Change (2015-2025): 166.80%
- Change (2010-2025): Data not available
Positioned as the gateway to Yellowstone National Park in Fremont County, Ashton offers you remarkable value with average home prices of $250,511 in 2025, having grown nearly 69% since 2020 and an impressive 167% since 2015.
18. Aberdeen
- Home Value (2025): $250,180
- Home Value (2020): $152,246
- Home Value (2015): Data not available
- Home Value (2010): Data not available
- Change (2020-2025): 64.33%
- Change (2015-2025): Data not available
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Located in the fertile agricultural lands of Bingham County in southeastern Idaho, Aberdeen provides you with affordable housing options at an average of $250,180 in 2025, representing solid growth of 64% since 2020.
19. Georgetown
- Home Value (2025): $242,066
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Situated in southeastern Idaho’s picturesque Bear Lake County, Georgetown offers you affordable living with average home values of $242,066 in 2025.
20. Wallace
- Home Value (2025): $233,655
- Home Value (2020): $133,494
- Home Value (2015): $83,809
- Home Value (2010): Data not available
- Change (2020-2025): 75.03%
- Change (2015-2025): 178.80%
- Change (2010-2025): Data not available
Tucked in the heart of Idaho’s Silver Valley in Shoshone County, Wallace gives you the opportunity to own a piece of living history with average home values of $233,655 in 2025.
21. Weippe
- Home Value (2025): $229,513
- Home Value (2020): $134,127
- Home Value (2015): Data not available
- Home Value (2010): Data not available
- Change (2020-2025): 71.12%
- Change (2015-2025): Data not available
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Perched on the beautiful Weippe Prairie in Clearwater County, this historic town offers you a slice of authentic rural Idaho at a remarkably affordable price point of $229,513 in 2025. Your real estate investment would have grown substantially, with values increasing over 71% since 2020.
22. Dubois
- Home Value (2025): $222,186
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Positioned in eastern Idaho’s Clark County along the historic Oregon Trail, Dubois provides you with substantial affordability at $222,186 for the average home in 2025.
23. Mullan
- Home Value (2025): $200,087
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Situated at the eastern edge of Idaho’s Silver Valley in Shoshone County, Mullan offers you remarkable affordability with home values averaging just over $200,000 in 2025.
24. Smelterville
- Home Value (2025): $194,747
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Located in Idaho’s historic Silver Valley in Shoshone County, Smelterville gives you access to some of the state’s most affordable housing options with the average home value at just $194,747 in 2025.
25. Pierce
- Home Value (2025): $166,831
- Home Value (2020): $83,662
- Home Value (2015): Data not available
- Home Value (2010): Data not available
- Change (2020-2025): 99.41%
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Nestled in the heart of Clearwater County amidst the stunning forests of northern Idaho, Pierce offers you an authentic mountain town experience with a rich history as Idaho’s first gold discovery site.
