Idaho Mortgage Calculator (2026)
Median home price in Idaho: $420,000. With a 15% down payment, your estimated monthly payment is $2,781/mo all-in.
Payment breakdown for Idaho
Based on median home price of $420,000, 15% down ($65,000), at 6.95% rate.
| Item | 30-Year | 15-Year |
|---|---|---|
| Loan amount | $355,000 | $355,000 |
| Monthly P&I | $2,350 | $3,181 |
| Monthly property tax | $221 | $221 |
| Monthly insurance (est.) | $210 | $210 |
| All-in monthly | $2,781 | $3,612 |
| Total interest paid | $491,000 | $217,580 |
Buying a home in Idaho
Idaho’s median home price of $420,000 puts it above the national median. At the current average rate of 6.95%, a buyer putting 15% down would pay $2,350/month in principal and interest — plus an estimated $221/month in property taxes, based on Idaho’s effective tax rate of 0.63%.
Choosing a 15-year loan in Idaho instead of a 30-year would save $273,420 in total interest, but increases your monthly P&I payment by $831. Whether that trade-off makes sense depends on your income stability, other financial goals, and how long you plan to stay in the home.
Idaho’s property tax rate of 0.63% is one of the lowest in the country. This means property taxes represent a moderate portion of your all-in monthly cost. First-time buyers often underestimate this line item — the calculator above includes it in the all-in monthly estimate so you see the true cost of ownership, not just the loan payment.
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