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Carey, ID

Carey, ID.

Population: 1,600 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Carey, ID is $578,669 — up 6.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $545,000 after a median 26 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with avalanche, winterweather, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$578,669

Median home value

+6.7%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$578,669
1-year appreciation
+6.7%
3-year appreciation
+7.3%
5-year appreciation
+23.2%
10-year appreciation
+139.4%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$578,669
House Price Index (state)
668.3 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$545,000
Median list price
$485,000
Median price per sqft
$258
1-year sale-price change
+17.5%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+2.2%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,165/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,279/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,673/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,183/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,796/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
95.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
11.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$7.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.3 : 1
Schools include
CAREY PUBLIC SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, winterWeather, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · avalanche: Very High · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 90% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
49.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
42.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
27.0°F
Annual precipitation
13.0 in
Annual snowfall
45.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
17
Days with Good air quality
338
Days with Moderate air quality
12
Highest AQI recorded (year)
75

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
214
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
488

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve (28 mi)
National parks include
Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve, Minidoka National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Flat Top Airstrip (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
LOST RIVERS MEDICAL CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+53 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,956
Housing built before 1970
64.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,356
Households with broadband internet
71.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,997
Average weekly wage
$1,201
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
113

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CareyState medianUS median
Median home value$578,669$437,628$288,527
Median sale price$545,000$441,990$325,000
Median days on market26 days62 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,356$1,455$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Carey, ID?
$578,669.
What is the median sale price in Carey, ID?
$545,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Carey, ID?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in Carey, ID?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,673/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Carey, ID?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, winterWeather, wildfire.
Is Carey, ID in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Carey, ID?
Risk to homes is higher than 90% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Carey, ID?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Carey, ID?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Carey, ID?
1 schools (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Carey, ID walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Carey, ID?
Good. Median AQI: 17. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Carey, ID?
Regional Price Parity: 95.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Carey

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