I’ve been analyzing the Zillow Home Value Index data to uncover Idaho’s most explosive real estate markets over the past decade. My findings reveal 25 towns that have experienced extraordinary growth, with appreciation rates ranging from 165% to an astonishing 222% between 2016 and 2025.
What makes Idaho’s housing story particularly compelling is the widespread nature of this growth. Unlike other booming states where appreciation concentrates in major metros, Idaho’s strongest performers span from rural communities to emerging suburbs. The data suggests this growth was fueled by an influx of remote workers, retirees, and investors seeking both affordability and quality of life…