Gem County, ID home prices

Gem County, ID: the typical home is worth $484,335 as of 2026-05, up +1.7% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $353/sq ft. Rent…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1991: $100,921 → 2026: $484,335 (4.8×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $484,335, homes in Gem County sit 22% above the Idaho median ($397,627) and 107% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #9 of 43 Idaho counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.7% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 52 days on the market, with 12% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 7.8× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~81% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$2,391/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,448/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Payette County, ID ($415,682) · Washington County, ID ($394,153) · Canyon County, ID ($419,004) · Boise County, ID ($487,189) · Ada County, ID ($530,009) · Adams County, ID ($519,821)