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City of Idaho Falls, Idaho

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About homes in Idaho Falls

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Idaho Falls in Bonneville County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1977Median year built1U.S. 1980
55%Built before 1980111% built since 2010
1978Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1977
64%Detached single-family114% in 5+ unit buildings
64%Owner-occupied172% statewide
$336kMedian home value1Idaho median $419k

The median home in the city of Idaho Falls was built in 1977, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Idaho median of 1991.1 Somewhat more of Idaho Falls's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 55% against 50%, with 11% built since 2010.1 Older housing stock means a contractor's first job is finding what is behind the finish - wiring, plumbing and roof decking - before a price is final. Owner-occupied and rented homes in Idaho Falls are of similar age: median build years 1978 and 1977.1

Housing in Idaho Falls is mostly detached single-family: 64% of units, with 14% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 64% of occupied homes in Idaho Falls are owner-occupied (72% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Idaho Falls is valued at $335,500 (ACS), below the Idaho median of $418,600.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

Winters are long: the Idaho Falls Fanning Fld station averages 182 nights a year at or below 32°F and 85 at or below 20°F.2,3 Long winters put freeze-thaw, ice dams and snow load at the center of roofing and masonry decisions. Summers bring about 26 days a year at or above 90°F.2,3 The climate is arid: annual precipitation is only about 10 inches.2,3 Low rainfall shifts the wear to UV and heat, which age finishes and sealants.

Heating dominates the year: about 7,792 heating degree days against 249 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. Idaho Falls sits in IECC climate zone 6B (Cold).4 Building permits in Idaho Falls are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Idaho Falls housing units by year built
Before 19409.8%
1940-195919.2%
1960-197925.9%
1980-199922.6%
2000-200911.1%
2010 or later11.4%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Idaho Falls Fanning Fld, 2.4 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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Idaho Falls questions

How much does home remodeling cost in Idaho Falls, ID?

Most home remodeling projects in Idaho Falls, ID land between $18,000 and $95,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Idaho Falls?

The median home in the city of Idaho Falls was built in 1977, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Idaho median of 1991. Somewhat more of Idaho Falls's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 55% against 50%, with 11% built since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Idaho Falls climate like for exterior work?

Winters are long: the Idaho Falls Fanning Fld station averages 182 nights a year at or below 32°F and 85 at or below 20°F. Summers bring about 26 days a year at or above 90°F. The climate is arid: annual precipitation is only about 10 inches. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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