Real estate market in Idaho has not experienced such a rapid decline in prices and number of homes sold as other States in the country. During last couple years only Idaho homes have appreciated in price at an annual rate of around 12%. This fact alone makes Idaho homes for sale a very good choice for your investment goals. Buying property in Idaho can improve your overall investment portfolio performance and diversify it as well. Idaho is one of the States that has everything needed to sustain comfortable family life for many years, therefore buying a house in Idaho to grow your family could be one of the best decisions you ever made.

If you are relocating from one of those States that have very high prices on homes then you might find Idaho homes for sale offering much more for a lot less money. For example an average price of 2 bedroom house in Idaho would be around $200,000, while in other high value states it might start at around $400,000 for a similar property. If you are serious about buying a house in Idaho start your search from our MLS listings or contact one of our real estate agents.

State Abbreviation - ID
State Capital - Boise
Largest City - Boise
Area - 83,574 square miles [Idaho is the 14th biggest state in the USA]
Population - 1,293,953 (as of 2000) [Idaho is the 39th most populous state in the USA]
Name for Residents - Idahoans
Major Industries - agriculture (potatoes, wheat, sugar beets, barley), lumber, mining

Major Rivers - Snake River, Coeur d'Alene River, St. Joe River, St. Maries River, Kootenai River
Major Lakes - Lake Pend Oreille, American Falls Reservoir, Bear Lake, Coeur d'Alene Lake
Highest Point - Borah Peak - 12,662 feet (3,859 m) above sea level
Lowest Point - Snake River at Lewiston - 770 feet (235 m) above sea level
Bordering States - Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Bordering Country - Canada

Origin of the Name Idaho - Unknown
State Nickname - Gem State
State Motto - "Esto perpetua" - May it Endure Forever
State Song - Here We Have Idaho