Idaho’s booming economy is a success story, but a pressing question looms: Where will our workers live?
The 2025 Idaho Workforce Housing Index (IWHI), released by Points Consulting in partnership with LEAP Housing, uncovers the state’s housing affordability crisis with hard-hitting data and actionable insights.
Our groundbreaking report ranks 147 Idaho cities, spotlighting “hot spots” where housing costs are squeezing workers out.
From Ketchum’s jaw-dropping $1.4M median home prices to Dalton Gardens, where 85% of renters are cost-burdened, the numbers tell a story of urgency. Worley leads with a median home value 16.7 times the median income—imagine needing over a decade’s salary to buy a home!
Key Analysis Includes:
- Home Value Surge: Hailey saw a 5.7% jump in home prices from 2024-2025.
- Rent Struggles: In “hot” cities, renters face crushing cost burdens, stalling homeownership dreams.
- Income Gaps: In Lemhi County, incoming households earn 63% more than locals, driving up costs.
- Regional Trends: Region III (Ada & Canyon Counties) has 82.8% of cities rated “hot” or “lukewarm.”
This isn’t just data—it’s a call to action. Our report doesn’t dictate solutions but equips you with the insights to spark change. As you read, think about your own community:
▪ How are housing and economic development connected?
▪ What can you do (large or small) to improve housing attainability?
▪ What strengths and assets does your community bring to this challenge?
We hope this report inspires collaboration, creativity, and local action. If you’d
like to dig deeper, we invite you contact us, or Download the full IWHI report now by sharing your contact info below. We will also be attending the 2025 Idaho Rural Success Summit on April 30 – May 1, 2025. We hope to see you there!
Let’s build a future where Idaho’s workforce can thrive—starting today!
