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State economy

Idaho economy

Idaho's unemployment rate was 3.6% in September 2026, unchanged from the month before and 3.6% a year earlier. That ranks 20 of 51 (1 = lowest); the national rate was 4.1%. Employers had 0.89 million jobs on their payrolls in September 2026, a gain of 8,900 (+1.0%) from a year earlier. Home prices (FHFA index) were +3.0% from a year earlier in Q2 2026. Median household income was $87,840 in 2025.

3.6%
unemployment rate
September 2026
Unemployment rate3.6%Rank 20 of 51 (1 = lowest)
10-year range2.7–11.8%Low Feb 2022 · high Apr 2020
Nonfarm jobs0.89M+1.0% in a year · rank 11
Home prices (FHFA)+3.0%1-year change · Q2 2026 · 5-yr +34%
Median household income$87,8402025 · rank 24 of 51

Idaho: unemployment rate

Idaho unemployment rateLine chart from Jan 1, 2006 to Sep 1, 2026. Latest 3.6%; high 11.8% on Apr 1, 2020; low 2.7% on Apr 1, 2007.2%4%6%8%10%12%20082010201220142016201820202022202420263.6%High 11.8%Low 2.7%

Idaho: jobs, change from a year earlier

Idaho nonfarm jobs, 12-month changeLine chart from Jan 1, 2001 to Sep 1, 2026. Latest +1.0%; high +13.9% on Apr 1, 2021; low -8.1% on Apr 1, 2020.-10%-5%0%5%10%15%20052010201520202025+1.0%High +13.9%Low -8.1%

Idaho: home prices, change from a year earlier

Idaho FHFA house price index, 12-month changeLine chart from Jan 1, 2001 to Apr 1, 2026. Latest +3.0%; high +32.1% on Jul 1, 2021; low -12.1% on Jan 1, 2010.-20%-10%0%10%20%30%40%20052010201520202025+3.0%High +32.1%Low -12.1%

Idaho: median household income

Idaho median household incomeLine chart from Jul 1, 1984 to Jul 1, 2025. Latest $87,840; high $87,840 on Jul 1, 2025; low $20,750 on Jul 1, 1986.$20,000$40,000$60,000$80,000$100,0001990199520002005201020152020$87,840Low $20,750

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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (unemployment, nonfarm payrolls; seasonally adjusted), Federal Housing Finance Agency (all-transactions house price index), U.S. Census Bureau (median household income, current dollars), via FRED. US unemployment rate: 4.1% (October 2026).