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Mountain Home

Pop. 16,493·15th most expensive in Idaho·Rental market data updated monthly for Mountain Home, ID
Median rent (all units)
$1,582/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.8%
Month-over-Month
+16.1%
vs US Median
-$383
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Mountain Home · $1,582
More affordable than 70% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
30% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,582/mo, rent takes about 30% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$63,000/yr
Local median income
$63,125/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Mountain Home's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$900
1 BR
$1,030
2 BR
$1,250
3 BR
$1,770
4 BR+
$2,070
Research median
$1,250/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,984/yr
At $1,582/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.8% YoY, +16.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Mountain Home, ID is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 22% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,493
Median income
$63,125
Median age
31.7
Renters
32.9%
Age distribution
25.1%
30%
21.2%
13.2%
Under 1825.1%
18–3430%
35–5421.2%
55–6410.4%
65+13.2%
Gender
51.9%
48.1%
Male51.9%
Female48.1%
Race & ethnicity
72.7%
17.4%
White72.7%
Black3.2%
Hispanic17.4%
Asian3.4%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
32.3%
36.1%
22%
No HS diploma9.5%
HS diploma32.3%
Some college36.1%
Bachelor's+22%
Housing tenure
67.1%
32.9%
Owner67.1%
Renter32.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Mountain Home, ID has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,652 → $63,125
up 38.3%
Population
15,863 → 16,493
up 4.0%
Renter share
38.9% → 32.9%
-6.0 pts
Bachelor's+
16% → 22%
+6.0 pts
Median age
30.7 → 31.7
+1.0 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $45,652 in 2021 to $63,125 more recently. Census counts show Mountain Home, ID adding about 630 residents over the five-year window, up 4.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 38.9% to 32.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 16% to 22% across the same window.

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Mountain Home rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Mountain Home. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Mountain Home, ID

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Mountain Home is $1,582/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $900/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,250/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,030/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,770/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($63,125/yr), Mountain Home ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Home an affordable city for renters?

Mountain Home is considered moderate for renters. At $1,582/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($63,125/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Mountain Home slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Mountain Home?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,582/mo in Mountain Home. The local median household income is $63,125/yr, meaning the typical Mountain Home household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Mountain Home?

Rent in Mountain Home has decreased 4.8% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Mountain Home rent compare to other cities in Idaho?

Mountain Home is middle-of-the-pack for Idaho for rent, ranking #15 out of 24 tracked cities at $1,582/mo.

What percentage of Mountain Home residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.9% of Mountain Home households are renters, while 67.1% are owner-occupied. Mountain Home leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Mountain Home rent compare to the national average?

Mountain Home's median rent of $1,582/mo is $383 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Idaho, it ranks #15 out of 24 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,582/mo, rent takes ~30% of Mountain Home's median household income ($63,125/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax5.8%
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