Housing in Challis, ID
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$311,400
Challis vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Challis is highlighted.
Median Home Value
47th%ilemost expensive$168,300show rank
Median Rent
10th%ilemost expensive rent$635show rank
Rent Burden
25th%ilehighest rent burden15.2%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$168,300
Median Rent
$635
Total Housing Units
585
Vacancy Rate
35.6%
Owner Occupied
56.2%
Renter Occupied
43.8%
Median Property Tax
$543
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$694
Housing Types
Single Family53.9%
Multi-Family16.2%
Mobile Home29.9%
The median home value in Challis, ID is $168,300. According to Zillow, the home value index for Challis is $311,400. The median rent is $635 per month (Census ACS). About 56.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1981. There are 585 total housing units.