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Bear Lake County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Idaho
$313K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
30
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$426K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
201820232026
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
201820232026
Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
201820232026
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
201820232026
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
201820232026
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
201820232026
Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
201820232026
Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
201820232026
Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
201820232026
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
2019202020212023202420252026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.3,819
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$426K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,725 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1972
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.89%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.71%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.9%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.40%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.27%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.30%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.8.4 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.221

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.67%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,805
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.40°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.20 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.64%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all countys nationally.

How Bear Lake County compares

By median home value, Bear Lake County is the 14th most expensive of 44 counties in Idaho, and its typical home is worth more than 41% of all homes in Idaho.

Home values in Bear Lake County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$162K$1.9M
counties in Idaho ranked by median home value
#IdahoMedian valueHomes
1Blaine County$1M15,365
2Teton County$960K5,049
3Bonner County$791K27,212
4Adams County$689K3,228
5Boundary County$621K5,640
6Kootenai County$612K73,740
7Valley County$606K13,268
8Ada County$533K187,267
9Fremont County$494K10,770
10Franklin County$485K5,182
11Latah County$471K12,395
12Gem County$451K8,701
13Owyhee County$437K3,808
14Bear Lake County$426K3,819
15Boise County$425K6,847
16Canyon County$420K92,824
17Oneida County$416K2,482
18Nez Perce County$414K17,221
19Idaho County$385K9,573
20Lemhi County$384K4,968
21Custer County$383K3,422
22Clearwater County$380K4,897
23Twin Falls County$377K32,066
24Payette County$373K10,190

44 counties in Idaho are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Bear Lake County, most valuable first

About the Bear Lake County market

What is the median home price in Bear Lake County, ID?

The median sale price in Bear Lake County, ID is $312,773 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Bear Lake County, ID each year?

30 homes sold in Bear Lake County, ID over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Bear Lake County, ID?

Bear Lake County, ID contains 3,819 residential properties, with a median of 1,725 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1972. The median TopHap Estimate is $426K.

How does Bear Lake County, ID compare to the rest of Idaho?

By median home value, Bear Lake County, ID is the 14th most expensive of 44 counties in Idaho. Its typical home is worth more than 41% of all homes in Idaho. Owyhee County ranks just above it and Boise County just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Bear Lake County, ID?

40% of homes in Bear Lake County, ID are owner-occupied. 27% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Bear Lake County, ID hold?

71% of mortgaged homes in Bear Lake County, ID are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.9% owe more than the home is worth.

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