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Wendell, ID

Wendell, ID.

Population: 5,469 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Wendell, ID is $338,604 — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $330,000 after a median 115 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with wildfire, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$338,604

Median home value

+2.0%

1-year change

115

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$338,604
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+4.2%
5-year appreciation
+19.7%
10-year appreciation
+138.6%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$341,029
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
$330,000
Median list price
$301,500
Median price per sqft
$227
1-year sale-price change
+10.0%
Median days on market
115 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
94.8%
Active listings
8
New listings (monthly)
3

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$894/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$899/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,053/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,458/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,760/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.8 : 1
Schools include
WENDELL HIGH SCHOOL, WENDELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WENDELL MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
wildfire, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
heatWave: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · winterWeather: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
53.7%
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)

Annual precipitation
11.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument (11 mi)
National parks include
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, Minidoka National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Ziggy's Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Joslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport (TWF) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
ST LUKES MAGIC VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, NORTH CANYON MEDICAL CENTER, ST LUKE'S JEROME
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
2
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+66 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
32.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,326
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
54.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,656
Average weekly wage
$1,007
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
36

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

How it compares

WendellState medianUS median
Median home value$338,604$437,628$288,527
Median sale price$330,000$441,990$325,000
Median days on market115 days62 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,326$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 Wendell, ID?
$338,604.
What is the median sale price in Wendell, ID?
$330,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Wendell, ID?
Median days on market: 115 days.
What is typical rent in Wendell, ID?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,053/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wendell, ID?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: wildfire, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Wendell, ID?
Risk to homes is higher than 98% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wendell, ID?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wendell, ID?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Wendell, ID?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Wendell, ID?
Regional Price Parity: 95.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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