Idaho property tax: Census indicators
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey reports median yearly real estate taxes of $2,038 and median home value of $418,600 for owner-occupied homes in Idaho. Their ratio is 0.49 %, 48 % below the national ratio.
Historical Census medians in Idaho
| Owner-occupied housing measure | 2020-2024 ACS |
|---|---|
| Median yearly real estate taxes paid | $2,038 |
| Median home value | $418,600 |
| Ratio of the two medians | 0.49 % |
This table describes survey respondents, not tax on a purchase price. Use an assessor-confirmed yearly bill or estimate in the rental property calculator or cap rate calculator.
Idaho Census property tax indicators by county
44 counties, highest ratio first. Highest: Nez Perce County (0.78 %). Lowest: Custer County (0.29 %).
| County | Census ratio | Median tax | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nez Perce County | 0.78 % | $2,609 | $334,700 |
| Power County | 0.70 % | $1,496 | $212,900 |
| Bannock County | 0.64 % | $1,920 | $300,700 |
| Latah County | 0.64 % | $2,368 | $368,600 |
| Jerome County | 0.63 % | $1,725 | $271,800 |
| Twin Falls County | 0.61 % | $2,066 | $337,900 |
| Lewis County | 0.60 % | $1,341 | $225,300 |
| Caribou County | 0.56 % | $1,341 | $241,500 |
| Clearwater County | 0.54 % | $1,443 | $268,200 |
| Elmore County | 0.54 % | $1,701 | $316,500 |
| Ada County | 0.52 % | $2,655 | $512,300 |
| Canyon County | 0.52 % | $2,011 | $390,000 |
| Gooding County | 0.51 % | $1,279 | $250,900 |
| Bingham County | 0.50 % | $1,477 | $293,300 |
| Bonneville County | 0.50 % | $1,858 | $368,800 |
| Shoshone County | 0.50 % | $1,334 | $267,400 |
| Benewah County | 0.49 % | $1,443 | $293,500 |
| Butte County | 0.49 % | $1,061 | $217,600 |
| Washington County | 0.49 % | $1,371 | $278,100 |
| Madison County | 0.48 % | $2,001 | $414,800 |
| Minidoka County | 0.48 % | $1,261 | $262,600 |
| Jefferson County | 0.45 % | $1,824 | $408,400 |
| Fremont County | 0.44 % | $1,398 | $314,200 |
| Kootenai County | 0.44 % | $2,267 | $518,700 |
| Oneida County | 0.44 % | $1,207 | $272,000 |
| Lincoln County | 0.43 % | $1,092 | $255,600 |
| Bear Lake County | 0.41 % | $1,116 | $275,000 |
| Cassia County | 0.41 % | $1,166 | $284,600 |
| Franklin County | 0.40 % | $1,482 | $372,600 |
| Owyhee County | 0.40 % | $1,432 | $359,800 |
| Payette County | 0.40 % | $1,357 | $341,800 |
| Boundary County | 0.39 % | $1,595 | $410,500 |
| Blaine County | 0.38 % | $2,778 | $735,300 |
| Bonner County | 0.38 % | $1,847 | $487,900 |
| Camas County | 0.37 % | $1,132 | $304,000 |
| Adams County | 0.36 % | $1,359 | $376,500 |
| Lemhi County | 0.35 % | $1,156 | $326,100 |
| Boise County | 0.34 % | $1,611 | $476,100 |
| Clark County | 0.33 % | $713 | $216,900 |
| Gem County | 0.33 % | $1,418 | $428,700 |
| Idaho County | 0.32 % | $995 | $310,200 |
| Teton County | 0.31 % | $2,143 | $690,500 |
| Valley County | 0.30 % | $1,964 | $657,000 |
| Custer County | 0.29 % | $1,112 | $381,700 |
Questions
What does the Idaho Census property tax indicator mean?
It is 0.49 %: median yearly real estate taxes ($2,038) divided by median home value ($418,600) for owner-occupied homes in the 2020-2024 ACS. It is 48 % below the national ratio and ranks 45th among the 50 states and DC. It is not a current tax rate.
Which county in Idaho has the highest Census ratio?
Nez Perce County, at 0.78 % (median bill $2,609). The lowest is Custer County, at 0.29 %. These are ratios of survey medians, not applicable county tax rates.
Can this predict tax on a $300,000 rental in Idaho?
No. A ratio of two survey medians is not a parcel tax rate or the median of individual rates. Ask the property assessor or tax collector for an assessment using the property address, purchase circumstances, exemptions and local levies.
About the data
Census indicator = median real estate taxes paid / median home value for owner-occupied homes. The ratio of two medians is not the median of individual property tax rates. The 2020-2024 survey is historical, excludes rental housing from these measures and carries sampling uncertainty, especially in small counties. It does not provide current levies, reassessment values or a bill for a specific parcel.
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Last updated November 7, 2026.