Month: July 2025
Regional labor market information
Southwestern Idaho’s single-family home sales – June 2024 and 2025
Figure 1a.
| Median price sold | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada | $580,000 | $573,590 | 1.1% |
| Adams | $327,250 | $415,000 | -21.1% |
| Boise | $550,000 | $647,450 | -15.1% |
| Canyon | $439,990 | $424,945 | 3.5% |
| Elmore | $367,500 | $354,990 | 3.5% |
| Gem | $482,495 | $415,000 | 16.3% |
| Owyhee | $400,000 | $335,000 | 19.4% |
| Payette | $425,000 | $360,000 | 18.1% |
| Valley | $877,500 | $720,000 | 21.9% |
| Washington | $366,344 | $305,235 | 20.0% |
| Source: Intermountain Multiple Listing Service | |||
Figure 1b.
| Days on market | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada | 35 | 33 | 6.1% |
| Adams | 47 | 143 | -67.1% |
| Boise | 43 | 34 | 26.5% |
| Canyon | 42 | 48 | -12.5% |
| Elmore | 54 | 30 | 80.0% |
| Gem | 57 | 31 | 83.9% |
| Owyhee | 33 | 39 | -15.4% |
| Payette | 57 | 40 | 42.5% |
| Valley | 36 | 31 | 16.1% |
| Washington | 76 | 57 | 33.3% |
| Regional average days | 48 | 49 | -1.2% |
| Source: Intermountain Multiple Listing Service | |||
Figure 1c.
| Inventory | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada | 2,126 | 1,671 | 27.2% |
| Adams | 50 | 40 | 25.0% |
| Boise | 165 | 113 | 46.0% |
| Canyon | 1,233 | 1,092 | 12.9% |
| Elmore | 162 | 93 | 74.2% |
| Gem | 133 | 90 | 47.8% |
| Owyhee | 35 | 37 | -5.4% |
| Payette | 124 | 137 | -9.5% |
| Valley | 236 | 173 | 36.4% |
| Washington | 71 | 61 | 16.4% |
| Regional totals | 4,335 | 3,507 | 23.6% |
| Source: Intermountain Multiple Listing Service | |||
Figure 1d.
| Total homes sold | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada | 853 | 742 | 15.0% |
| Adams | 8 | 5 | 60.0% |
| Boise | 26 | 18 | 44.4% |
| Canyon | 484 | 406 | 19.2% |
| Elmore | 41 | 33 | 24.2% |
| Gem | 32 | 19 | 68.4% |
| Owyhee | 11 | 9 | 22.2% |
| Payette | 33 | 36 | -8.3% |
| Valley | 24 | 19 | 26.3% |
| Washington | 15 | 16 | -6.3% |
| SW sold and % change | 1,527 | 1,303 | 17.2% |
| Source: Intermountain Multiple Listing Service | |||
| Southwestern Idaho job postings | Jun-24 | Jun-25 | % change | # change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unique postings | 9,448 | 10,951 | 15.9% | 1,503 |
| Days posted | 10 | 11 | 10.0% | 1 |
| Number of employers | 2,555 | 2,907 | 13.8% | 352 |
| Advertised wage | $25.29 | $29.85 | 18.0% | $4.56 |
| Share wage advertisements | 47% | 55% | 17.0% | 8% |
| Source: Help Wanted Online data via Lightcast |
| Top occupations by unique job postings in southwestern Idaho | Postings, Jun-25 | Postings, Jun-24 | Year over year % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 470 | 276 | 70.3% |
| Retail salespersons | 261 | 274 | -4.7% |
| Customer service representatives | 237 | 193 | 22.8% |
| Sales representatives, wholesale, manufacturing, except technical and scientific products | 259 | 204 | 27.0% |
| Trailer-tractor truck drivers | 221 | 161 | 37.3% |
| Software developers | 217 | 152 | 42.8% |
| Janitors and cleaners | 104 | 93 | 11.8% |
| First-line supervisors of retail sales workers | 163 | 129 | 26.4% |
| Project managers | 141 | 135 | 4.4% |
| Business development and sales managers | 116 | 113 | 4.4% |
| Account managers and representatives | 99 | 81 | 22.2 |
| Source: Help Wanted Online data via Lightcast |
Regional news
- Idaho Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) for 2025 were paid in the amount of $42,973,738, an increase of 4.4% from 2024. The payments are made by the federal government to compensate for the inability to collect property taxes on the federally owned acres. This helps local governments and districts including fire, schools, roads and search-and-rescue operations.
- The top three counties in southwestern Idaho for federal acres include Owyhee County, Valley County and Elmore County. Owyhee County has its leased grazing acres, wilderness areas and Bureau of Land Management acres that include the Owyhee Canyonlands Wilderness and Wild & Scenic River segments. Valley County has heavily forested land attracting significant tourism. Whereas, Elmore County has the Mountain Home Air Force Base and bombing range that overlap contiguous counties and forested areas. Source: Idaho Capital Sun
Ada County
- Summer class enrollment at Boise State University increased by 9% since last summer. Among students who graduated on time over the past year, 73% took at least one summer class. More than 10,000 students were pursuing about 59,300 summer credits. Summer school ends Aug. 17. Source: Idaho Education News
- Boise State University is upping its new entrants into its nursing program beginning this fall. The starting classes for both fall and spring will be 100 students larger to address the unmet demand for registered nurses across the state. The program requirements include both academic classes and grade qualifiers along with an interview, referred to as a two-step process. There are many challenges for expanding class size, including creating incentives for tenured nurses to leave positions at hospitals in management to instruct. By doing so, nurses typically receive a lower wage. Other challenges include program administrators struggling to find sufficient clinical partners, usually hospitals, for student nurses to learn on the job. And finally, space for the cadaver labs is another challenge faced by colleges. Source: Idaho Business Review
- Boise School District will be short $1.5 million for its 2025-2026 school year budget due to allocated funds held for review by the new federal administration. It is unclear whether the funds will eventually be released to the states and from there to the local school districts. It is of concern to the district and could impact everything from professional learning opportunities for staff to providing a safe environment for both students and staff. Source: KTVB News
- The Boise Airport reported Alaska Airlines will restore its direct flight from Boise to Bozeman, Montana. The flight will start this year on Oct. 5. In addition, the seasonal direct flight to Orlando, Florida, has been canceled this winter. There is the opportunity to fly to either Portland or Seattle and catch a direct flight to Orlando. Boise has 25 direct flights from its airport. Source: Idaho Statesman
- Another subdivision in western Meridian is approved allowing for a 270-home subdivision on 70 acres. The subdivision is named Adero and will include single-family homes, 44 commercial lots and four office lots. There is conflict between an existing subdivision as they lose their park to the new Acero development. Source: Idaho Statesman
Canyon County
- The Idaho Department of Labor’s Caldwell local office hosted the Second Annual Nampa Library Hiring and Resource Fair. It offered resource speakers and welcomed over 20 employers. Around 200 job seekers attended the event. Source: Idaho Department of Labor
Gem County
- The Emmett School District reported its 2025-2026 school year budget will be $406,000 short due to a claw buck of federal funds that had been allocated by U.S. Congress. The district was planning to use the frozen funds for paraprofessional positions and a preschool program. The administrators and school board are still reviewing possibilities so programs and opportunities for students are not missed. Source: KTVB News
Groundbreakings
- The College of Western Idaho (CWI) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new academic facility in Boise that is coined The River District. CWI acquired the land in 2015 and is now partnering with developers to elevate the area with residential units, a hotel, retail and a parking structure. The 101,000 square-foot-building along with a wellness center will open in the fall of 2027. Source: Idaho News 6
- West Ada School District broke ground on a new elementary school in Star. The new school is estimated to cost $20 million with funding from the newly passed house bill that provides funds for facilities. The school comes with a capacity of 700 students. The school district spends approximately $8,875 per pupil annually, educating about 39,000 students. Source: Idaho Education News
Openings
- Hydeaway Deli and Boise Boba opened in Hyde Park. The restaurant is in the former Apericena space. Source: Idaho Statesman
- Everbowl, a craft superfood chain based out of California, hosted a grand opening in Meridian. It is known for made-from-scratch acai bowls and smoothies. Source: Idaho Statesman
Closures
- Matty G’s Steakburgers & Lobsta’ Rolls in Boise closed after opening last December. It is a sports-themed restaurant headquartered out of Arizona. The status is unclear whether it is temporary or permanent while the Eagle restaurant continues operations. Source: Idaho Statesman
- Wepa Café is closing its doors after four years in Garden City. Source: Idaho Statesman
- Mandarin Palace, a long-standing Chinese restaurant operating for more than 50 years closed its doors after its lease was not renewed. Source: Idaho Statesman
Layoffs
- Lamb Weston announced it would be laying off 4% of its 10,000 global work force. The company is still in the process of working out the details regarding how many Idaho workers will be impacted by a reduction in the workforce. The company has French fry plants in both Twin Falls and American Falls with its corporate headquarters in Eagle, Idaho. Source: Idaho Statesman
This Idaho Department of Labor project is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor for SFY25 as part of the Workforce Information grant (40%) and state/nonfederal funds (60%) totaling $885,703.
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Regional labor market information
- Labor demand in northern Idaho was strong in June 2025, with a total of 2,338 unique job postings in the region. This number was notably higher than both the previous month, with 1,887 postings in May and year over year, with 1,783 postings in June of 2024. Unemployment remained largely steady at 4.7%, which was identical to the unemployment rate in June 2024. Overall, labor force and employment in the region have risen slightly year over year.
| Northern Idaho seasonally adjusted data | Jun-25 (P) | May-25 (R) | Jun-24 (B) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian labor force | 130,746 | 130,959 | 129,206 |
| Total employment | 124,560 | 124,884 | 123,175 |
| Unemployment | 6,186 | 6,075 | 6,031 |
| % of labor force unemployed | 4.7% | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Source: Idaho Department of Labor | P – Preliminary, R – Revised, B – Benchmarked |
| Top 10 occupations by unique job postings in northern Idaho | Postings, Jun-25 | Postings, Jun-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 107 | 62 |
| Retail salespersons | 88 | 84 |
| Home health and personal care aides | 84 | 65 |
| Merchandise displayers and window trimmers | 47 | 37 |
| Customer service representatives | 46 | 35 |
| Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers | 41 | 21 |
| Medical and health service managers | 35 | 17 |
| Production workers and all other | 35 | 19 |
| Maids and housekeeping cleaners | 32 | 18 |
| Food preparation workers | 31 | 24 |
| Source: Conference Board data via Lightcast |
| Top 10 industries by unique job postings in northern Idaho | Postings, Jun-25 | Postings, Jun-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 312 | 257 |
| Administrative and support services | 247 | 137 |
| Retail trade | 231 | 224 |
| Accommodation and food services | 133 | 119 |
| Wholesale trade | 103 | 80 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 96 | 54 |
| Manufacturing | 94 | 92 |
| Educational services | 78 | 47 |
| Construction | 71 | 69 |
| Finance and insurance | 70 | 58 |
| Source: Conference Board data via Lightcast |
| Top 10 hardest-to-fill occupations in northern Idaho | Median duration, Jun-25 | Median duration, Jun-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Skincare Specialists | 26 | N/A |
| Lawyers | 25 | N/A |
| Driver and sales workers | 24 | N/A |
| Human resources managers | 24 | N/A |
| Restaurant cooks | 23 | N/A |
| First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers and repairers | 23 | N/A |
| Textile cutting machine setters, operators and tenders | 23 | N/A |
| Health technologists and technicians, all other | 22 | N/A |
| Teaching assistants, except postsecondary | 21 | N/A |
| Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing | 20 | N/A |
| Source: Conference Board data via Lightcast |
Regional news
Kootenai County
- Construction is underway on a large new mixed-use project in Post Falls. Named ‘Nonna,’ the project includes a 50,000 square-foot building with four stories, including commercial space on the ground floor and 33 apartment units on the upper three levels. Commercial tenants will include a ground-floor brunch restaurant. Source: Coeur d’Alene Press
- A new food truck court, called Eats On Spokane Street, is open in Post Falls. The location includes a new open-air building which houses MelFit Healthy Kitchen and Nachos Cantina, with four food trucks including Charcuteria, Angel’s Eats and Treats, Woody’s Smoked Salmon and Taco Works. There are three remaining spaces for additional food trucks. Source: Coeur d’Alene Press
- Northwest Specialty Hospital opened additional operating rooms in its Post Falls medical facility. The new rooms are the latest in a series of expansions which have increased the hospital from four to 12 operating rooms. The new operating rooms can handle a wide variety of procedures including orthopedic, spine and minimally invasive surgeries. Source: Journal of Business
- A new veterinary hospital, named One Love Animal Hospital, is being built in Post Falls for approximately $1.1 million. The 2,600 square foot facility will include examination rooms, a surgical area and a kennel. Source: Journal of Business
- Construction is underway on a new 100-resident senior living community in Coeur d’Alene. Named “Hemmingson Senior Living at The Trails,” the project will consist of five single-story buildings with assisted living units for up to 80 residents, in addition to 20 duplex units in an independent living section. The community is expected to be fully completed by mid-2027. Source: Journal of Business
Openings
- Christian Brothers Automotive (Hayden)
- Kootenai Health Pharmacy (Coeur d’Alene)
- The Thrifty Gift (Dalton Gardens)
- El Jefe’s Grill (Coeur d’Alene)
- ETS Performance (Hayden)
- Ellie Mental Health of North Idaho (Post Falls)
This Idaho Department of Labor project is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor for SFY25 as part of the Workforce Information grant (40%) and state/nonfederal funds (60%) totaling $885,703.
This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The product was created by the recipient and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The U.S. Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it. Internal use by an organization and/or personal use by an individual for non-commercial purposes is permissible. All other uses require the prior authorization of the copyright owner.
Regional news
- Drought conditions for most of north central Idaho were downgraded from moderate drought (D1) to severe drought (D2) at the end of June. They were then further downgraded to extreme drought (D3) in early July. Source: drought.gov
- Lewis-Clark State College closed its Adult Learning Center outreach offices in Moscow and Orofino. Adult basic education and GED testing remain available in the main office in Lewiston along with a single outreach site in Grangeville. Source: Lewis-Clark State College
- The Idaho Department of Education approved three years of funding for school resource officer positions at Lewiston High School and Craigmont’s Highland Joint School District. Source: KOZE
Nez Perce County
- Lewiston’s Rite Aid is scheduled to transfer ownership to CVS Pharmacy in September 2025. The deal is a result of CVS acquiring 64 Rite Aid stores in Idaho, Washington and Oregon following Rite Aid’s bankruptcy liquidation. The Rite Aid store in Moscow has closed. Source: Lewiston Tribune
- A fire damaged trailers and other items at moving company Eagle Transfer Trina Company Inc in Lewiston in mid July. Source: Lewiston Tribune
- The Lewis Clark Animal Shelter is starting a new four-week community dog training course. Source: Daily Fly
Idaho County
- Grangeville’s Pioneer Park held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new pavilion. Source: Idaho County Free Press
Latah County
- The National Association of College and University Residence Halls selected the University of Idaho’s Residence Hall Association as the 2025 School of the year. The award recognizes institutions with strong levels of student participation and campus involvement. Source: Daily Fly
- Lightcast has acquired professional data provider Rhetorik, based in the United Kingdom. Source: Lightcast
- The City of Moscow was awarded a $584,000 grant from the National Park Service to create walking paths, sidewalks, new lighting and paved parking at Lola Clyde Park. Construction is expected to begin in 2027. Source: Lewiston Tribune
- Gritman Medical Center was named one of the top 100 Great Community Hospitals by Becker’s Hospital Review for its continued work to expand both service offerings and patient access. Source: Gritman Medical Center
Clearwater County
- The City of Orofino hosted Capital for a Day in late July. Source: Idaho Governor’s Office
Lewis County
- Hillco Technologies has taken over production of JC Uhling Case Clamps. The clamps are used by cabinetmakers and other woodworking professionals. Source: Hillco Technologies
Openings
- The Den maternity consignment store, Moscow
- Luxe Barn women’s clothing boutique, Grangeville
- Sweetwater Design antique store, Riggins
- Seven Devils & Bar Steakhouse restaurant, Riggins
- Aura Esthetics, Lewiston
- Boba Bliss, Lewiston
- CS Spice Store, Lewiston
- East & West Supply Company, Lewiston
- Gathered Roots Cleaning Services, Lewiston
- Handy Fix & Finish handyman service, Lewiston
- Hells Canyon Dog Wash, Lewiston
- Mobile Techs cellular phone repair, Lewiston
Closings
- North Idaho Vision, Moscow
- Rite Aid, Moscow
This Idaho Department of Labor project is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor for SFY25 as part of the Workforce Information grant (40%) and state/nonfederal funds (60%) totaling $885,703.
This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The product was created by the recipient and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The U.S. Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it. Internal use by an organization and/or personal use by an individual for non-commercial purposes is permissible. All other uses require the prior authorization of the copyright owner.
Regional labor market information
- Labor force estimates for June 2025 from the Idaho Department of Labor’s Local Area Unemployment Statistics have total over-the-month employment marginally decreasing and unemployment increasing in the nine-county eastern region. Seasonally adjusted, June preliminary estimates have labor force participants increasing by 111 people, with two fewer employed people and 113 more unemployed people. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the region remained unchanged at 3.2% since last month and 0.1 percentage points lower than June 2024.
| Eastern Idaho, seasonally adjusted data | Jun-25 (P) | May-25 (P) | Jun-24 (B) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian labor force | 132,016 | 131,905 | 134,639 |
| Total employment | 127,732 | 127,734 | 130,239 |
| Unemployment | 4,284 | 4,171 | 4,400 |
| % of labor force unemployed | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| P – Preliminary, R – Revised, B – Benchmarked Source: Idaho Department of Labor |
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- There were an estimated 3,961 deduplicated job postings in the eastern Idaho labor market for June 2025, according to The Conference Board: Help Wanted Online. (This is regional online job postings data and not necessarily job openings data.) The postings are a 38% increase from 2,446 the prior month and a 35% increase from 2,554 year over year.
- Hand laborers, freight, stock and material movers replaced customer service representatives in the top five of unique job postings in the region for June. Radiologic technologists and technicians, personal care aides and diagnostic medical sonographers were also new to the top occupations by quantity of job postings in June. Employer hiring demand, based on quantity of job postings, increased 46% for registered nurses, 35% for merchandise displayers and window trimmers, 23% for retail sales supervisors, 22% for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers and 21% for customer service representatives. There were no decreases in hiring demand for any of the top occupations since last month.
| Top 10 occupations by unique job postings in eastern Idaho, June 2025 | Postings |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 157 |
| Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers | 139 |
| Retail salespersons | 133 |
| First-line supervisors of retail service workers | 79 |
| Hand laborers, freight, stock and material movers | 76 |
| Merchandise displayers and window trimmers | 65 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | 65 |
| Personal care aides | 63 |
| Customer service representatives | 62 |
| Diagnostic medical sonographers | 61 |
| Source: Conference Board data via Lightcast | |
- Administrative support, waste management, remediation services and wholesale trade replaced retail trade and educational services in the top five regional industries by quantity of job postings for June.
- Hiring demand based on total unique job postings increased over the month in the following industries: 120% in accommodation and food services, 43% in health care and social assistance, 42% in finance and insurance, 41% in construction, 37% in real estate (including rental and leasing), 35% in retail trade and 26% in manufacturing. Hiring demand, based on total unique job postings, decreased by 5% in the professional, scientific and technical services industries.
| Top industries by job unique postings in eastern Idaho, June 2025 | Postings |
|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 606 |
| Retail trade | 420 |
| Administrative, support waste management and remediation services | 370 |
| Wholesale trade | 280 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 274 |
| Educational services | 271 |
| Manufacturing | 238 |
| Construction | 198 |
| Accommodation and food services | 152 |
| Finance and insurance | 105 |
| Real estate, rental and leasing | 96 |
| Source: Conference Board data via Lightcast |
- Hardest-to-fill occupations in the eastern Idaho region for June, by highest median job posting duration and multiple unique job postings, included customer service representatives, secondary school teachers, stockers and order fillers, hand laborers and material mover supervisors. Hardest-to-fill job posting challenges in June by occupational family were in installation, maintenance and repair, as well as transportation and material moving. All occupations added to the hardest-to-fill jobs list in June were new, except construction laborers, stockers and order fillers. These occupations were carryovers from the prior month.
| Top 10 hardest-to-fill occupations in eastern Idaho, June 2025 | Days to fill | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary school teachers | 55 | 45 |
| First-line supervisors of helpers, hand laborers and material movers | 55 | 23 |
| Nuclear engineers | 49 | 22 |
| Customer service representatives | 44 | 62 |
| First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers | 37 | 30 |
| Crop, nursery, greenhouse farmworkers and laborers | 36 | 25 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | 36 | 25 |
| Construction laborers | 34 | 23 |
| Stockers and order fillers | 33 | 47 |
| General maintenance and repair workers | 32 | 31 |
| Source: Conference Board data via Lightcast |
Regional news
- The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) will serve as chief digital officer for a new national SMART USA (Semiconductor Manufacturing and Advanced Research with Twins USA Institute). The project aims to enhance domestic computer chip (semiconductor) manufacturing. INL was tapped for its expertise in digital twinning, high-performance computing, digital engineering, artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing. Source: KIFI
- The College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) began its inaugural Peace Officer Standards and Training Patrol Academy for its first recruits. The 18-week program is designed to expand workforce training, including firearms safety, emergency vehicle operations, physical training and arrest techniques. Source: CEI
- The Wyoming Department of Transportation completed final paving for the reopening of Highway 22, connecting Teton Valley, Idaho Highway 33 to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Just over a year ago, the Teton Pass thoroughfare catastrophically failed due to a landslide, affecting key commuter and tourist connections between the two communities. Experts say it is rebuilt to last 75 years. Source: Buckrail
- Idaho State University and the College of Eastern Idaho announced an updated partnership to improve accessible pathways in high-demand fields, including education, engineering, business, health sciences, nursing and associate and bachelor’s degree programs. Credit transfer equivalencies are also included in the partnership. Source: Post Register
- Yellowstone National Park hosted 928,250 recreation visits in June, an increase of 1% from June 2024 and a 1% decrease from June 2021, the busiest year on record. Year to date, the park has hosted over 1.69 million visits, this is a 4% increase from last year and an increase of 6% from 2021. Source: National Park Service
- The newly paved 22-mile Yale-Kilgore Road was completed. It connects Clark and Fremont counties to Caribou-Targhee National Forest, including Island Park, for recreation, hunting and fishing. The project also meets travel safety and commercial needs due to the popularity of the area. Source: U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration
- Alturas Academy, including three schools in eastern Idaho, is receiving new grant funding to pay for school resource officers. The Idaho Legislature and the Millennium Fund awarded it to 21 state education agencies for three years. Source: KIFI
- Idaho Falls hosted the 22nd International Sport Fly Fishing Federation World Youth Championship. Competitors from 12 nations competed at Snake River-Henry’s Fork, Hebgen Lake, Warm River, Sheridan Lake and Grey’s River venues. Source: Post Register
Bonneville County
- The new multi-sport Odyssey Athletics Training Facility opened in Idaho Falls. Source: East Idaho News
- A year-round brick and mortar fireworks store, Neon Boom Fireworks, opened in Idaho Falls. Source: East Idaho News
- A new beverage shop, The Soda Barn, opened in Idaho Falls. Source: Post Register
- Stella’s Ice Cream, based in Boise, is opening a location in Idaho Falls, bringing the total number of locations for Stella’s to ten. Source: Post Register
- A new private dog park and taphouse, Hops N’ Paws, opened in Idaho Falls. Source: East Idaho News
- The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce announced ribbon cuttings and/or groundbreaking ceremonies at The Soda Barn and Tagg-N-Go Car Wash. These establishments either opened their doors within the past six months, moved to a new location due to expansion, or have remodeled or expanded their current location. Source: Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce
Clark County
- The Goat Locker Bar & Grill and Sweet Tooth Sip & Scoop shop both opened in Dubois. Source: East Idaho News
- The recently restored Silver Sage Square commercial space in downtown Dubois will house a bakery, craft store and two restaurants. Source: East Idaho News
Fremont County
- About 300 patrons attended the Henry’s Fork Wildlife Alliance festival at Harriman State Park in Island Park. The event helped the community learn about local wildlife and local citizen conservation groups at the Upper Henry’s Fork Watershed. Source: Henry’s Fork Wildlife Alliance
- The city of St. Anthony hired Merrick Company that specializes in helping municipalities improve their waterways. Upgrades at the river sand bar will change the existing features to attract more visitors downtown for kayaking, surfing, fishing and swimming. Fun Farm and Del Rio Bridges were also discussed for upgrades. Source: Rexburg Standard Journal
Lemhi County
- Salmon will have a new preschool through eighth grade school building next year after a $20 million approved bond. Financing the $29 million facility also includes donations, state funds, sponsorships and real estate sales. Source: Idaho Capital Sun
- Fernwaters Public Charter School in Salmon received a $3.5 million federal loan for a permanent K-8 campus, which will include an auditorium. Source: Idaho Education News
- Exploratory drilling at Revival Gold’s Beartrack-Arnett gold project will begin this summer. Drilling is planned for targets south of the Joss area. Source: Challis Messenger
Madison County
- A new take-out restaurant, Buffalo Wild Wings GO, opened in Rexburg. Source: East Idaho News
- Rexburg Chamber of Commerce announced groundbreakings and ribbon cuttings for Altura Community Consulting & Business Finance, Twisted Sugar, Wind River Insurance, Curry Pizza and Executive Networking Referral Group. Source: Rexburg Chamber of Commerce
Eastern Idaho residential real estate statistics – June 2024 and June 2025
- The most significant extremes in home price changes over the year in the eastern region are Teton County with a 47% increase and Lemhi County with a 23% decrease. There are 261 more homes listed than June 2024, regionally. This includes inventory increases of 42% in Bonneville County, 66% in Jefferson County and 20% in Madison County. The increased supply of homes in the market, however, has not been conducive to lower overall prices, which doesn’t necessarily tilt in either the buyer market’s or seller market’s favor. Also, homes are staying on the market a week longer on average than June 2024 (at 63 days). The quantity of homes under contract is nearly equal to what it was in June 2024 for the region.
| Median price sold | Jun-25 | Jun-24 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonneville | $469,000 | $489,900 | -4.3% |
| Butte | $299,900 | $257,500 | 16.5% |
| Clark | $283,500 | $255,750 | 10.9% |
| Custer | $699,700 | $649,000 | 7.8% |
| Fremont | $719,950 | $652,500 | 10.3% |
| Jefferson | $527,500 | $560,000 | -5.8% |
| Lemhi | $497,500 | $649,500 | -23.4% |
| Madison | $460,000 | $430,000 | 7.0% |
| Teton | $955,500 | $650,000 | 47.0% |
| Source: RDC Inventory Core Metrics | |||
| Active listings (inventory) | Jun-25 | Jun-24 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonneville | 488 | 343 | 42.3% |
| Butte | 14 | 15 | -6.7% |
| Clark | 3 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Custer | 43 | 36 | 19.4% |
| Fremont | 139 | 149 | -6.7% |
| Jefferson | 121 | 73 | 65.8% |
| Lemhi | 69 | 46 | 50.0% |
| Madison | 120 | 100 | 20.0% |
| Teton | 182 | 151 | 20.5% |
| Source: RDC Inventory Core Metrics | #Colspan# | #Colspan# | #Colspan# |
| Median days on market | Jun-25 | Jun-24 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonneville | 46 | 38 | 21.1% |
| Butte | 60 | 77 | -22.1% |
| Clark | 108 | 98 | 10.2% |
| Custer | 63 | 72 | -12.5% |
| Fremont | 48 | 46 | 4.3% |
| Jefferson | 50 | 43 | 16.3% |
| Lemhi | 78 | 45 | 73.3% |
| Madison | 46 | 57 | -19.3% |
| Teton | 68 | 25 | 172.0% |
| Source: RDC Inventory Core Metrics | #Colspan# | #Colspan# | #Colspan# |
| Total homes pending sale | Jun-25 | Jun-24 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonneville | 181 | 180 | 0.6% |
| Butte | 4 | 5 | -20.0% |
| Clark | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Custer | 2 | 5 | -60.0% |
| Fremont | 22 | 20 | 10.0% |
| Jefferson | 50 | 45 | 11.1% |
| Lemhi | 8 | 11 | -27.3% |
| Madison | 38 | 30 | 26.7% |
| Teton | 36 | 93 | -61.3% |
| Source: RDC Inventory Core Metrics | |||
This Idaho Department of Labor project is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor for SFY25 as part of the Workforce Information grant (40%) and state/nonfederal funds (60%) totaling $885,703.
This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The product was created by the recipient and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The U.S. Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it. Internal use by an organization and/or personal use by an individual for non-commercial purposes is permissible. All other uses require the prior authorization of the copyright owner.
Regional labor market information
- Labor force estimates for June 2025 from the Idaho Department of Labor’s Local Area Unemployment Statistics had total employment decreasing and total unemployment increasing in the seven-county southeastern region. Seasonally adjusted, June’s preliminary estimates have labor force participants increasing by 48 people, with 158 less employed people and 206 more unemployed people. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 3.7%, a 0.2% increase from May 2025. This was the same rate in June 2024.
| Southeastern Idaho, seasonally adjusted data | Jun-25 (P) | May-25 (R) | Jun-24 (B) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian labor force | 87,059 | 87,011 | 86,724 |
| Total employment | 83,818 | 83,976 | 83,541 |
| Unemployment | 3,241 | 3,035 | 3,183 |
| % of labor force unemployed | 3.7% | 3.5% | 3.7% |
| Source: Idaho Department of Labor | P – Preliminary, R – Revised, B – Benchmarked | ||
- In June 2025 there were 2,246 unique online job postings in the southeastern Idaho labor market area, which increased from the prior month and year over year. The median job posting duration was 21 days, which decreased nine days from May and decreased one day from June 2024.
| Top 10 occupations by unique job postings in southeastern Idaho | Postings, Jun-25 | Postings, Jun-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 94 | 80 |
| Retail salespersons | 91 | 109 |
| Home health and personal care aides | 82 | 20 |
| Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers | 77 | 49 |
| Customer service representatives | 46 | 31 |
| Special education teachers and all other | 37 | 9 |
| Teaching assistants, except postsecondary | 37 | 7 |
| Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners | 37 | 9 |
| Coaches and scouts | 34 | 4 |
| First-line supervisors of retail sales workers | 31 | 38 |
| Source: Conference Board data via Lightcast |
- The top occupational families by unique online job postings in southeastern Idaho for June were health care, sales and transportation. Among specific occupations, there are registered nurses (94), retail salespersons (91) and truck drivers (77). This month, teachers, teacher assistants, janitors and coaches have all increased since last year.
| Top 10 industries by unique job postings in southeastern Idaho | Postings, Jun-25 | Postings, Jun-24 |
|---|---|---|
| General medical and surgical hospitals | 283 | 186 |
| Elementary and secondary schools | 100 | 3 |
| Supermarkets and other grocery (except convenience stores) | 68 | 43 |
| Colleges, universities and professional schools | 65 | 63 |
| Direct health and medical carriers | 63 | 42 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 52 | 22 |
| Other general government support | 42 | 103 |
| Automotive parts and accessories retailers | 36 | 22 |
| Engineering services | 36 | 10 |
| Home health care services | 33 | 13 |
| Source: Conference Board data via Lightcast |
- Health care and social assistance, retail, trade and education are at the top of broadly defined industries by unique online job postings in June. This includes general medical and surgical hospitals, supermarkets and elementary schools. Elementary and secondary schools also had elevated hirings since last year, which was an increase of 100 postings compared with three.
| Top 10 hardest-to-fill occupations in southeastern Idaho | Median duration, Jun-25 | Unique postings, Jun-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Physical therapist aides | 59 | 2 |
| Human resources managers | 57 | 4 |
| Cardiologists | 57 | 4 |
| First-line supervisors of transportation and material workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors | 55 | 9 |
| Veterinarians | 53 | 1 |
| Cardiovascular technologists and technicians | 52 | 10 |
| Coaches and scouts | 51 | 34 |
| Education administrators and postsecondary | 50 | 11 |
| Medical scientists, except epidemiologists | 49 | 1 |
| Managers and all other | 46 | 13 |
| Source: Conference Board data via Lightcast |
- Based on the hiring challenges by median number of days an occupational job posting is listed, physical therapists (59), human resources managers (57), cardiologists (57) and transportation supervisors (55) stood out. Of these top hardest to fill occupations, coaches were also on the list for most in demand in the region.
| County housing data, June 2025 | Median listing price | Month over month price change | Median days on the market | Active listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bannock | $426,850 | -0.72% | 44 | 348 |
| Bear Lake | $616,500 | -0.40% | 74 | 83 |
| Bingham | $448,100 | -1.49% | 46 | 168 |
| Caribou | $395,000 | -5.93% | 52 | 51 |
| Franklin | $501,000 | 3.30% | 58 | 73 |
| Oneida | $375,000 | -4.76% | 83 | 24 |
| Power | $404,450 | 6.46% | 57 | 26 |
| Source: Realtor.com Economic Research | ||||
- In June, Oneida County had the lowest median price in the region due to its 5% downward price shift. Oneida County also had the smallest overall housing stock.
- Power County with a similarly small market, increased prices by 6% after being last month’s cheapest market. Low inventory makes these counties susceptible to larger price fluctuations as just one house leaving a market of 25 can shift median prices drastically.
- Bannock County remained the hottest market with a median of 44 days on the market and 348 active listings. The county with the longest median time on the market, was still Oneida County at 132 days.
Regional news
Bannock County
- Construction continued on the new Optimist Skatepark in Pocatello. The 7,000 square foot skatepark will still need to install irrigation, stormwater retention, signage, landscaping and painting. Source: Idaho State Journal
- A brush fire near the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Kinghorn Road was suppressed by neighborhood residents with hoses and fire extinguishers until firefighters could arrive preventing any structural damage. Source: Idaho State Journal
- The City of Inkom held its third annual Lavender Festival. The event garnered 2,000 visitors in 2024. Source: Idaho State Journal
- The Bannock County Veterans Memorial Association sought public assistance in meeting a $100,000 donation minimum to qualify for a matching donation promised by an anonymous donor. The funds would go towards repairing flood damage from the end of 2024. At the time of writing, the association raised $43,000. Source: KIFI News
- In Fort Hall, 400 people evacuated as over 1,000 acres burned in the Garden Creek area. There were no injuries or structural damage. Source: Idaho State Journal
- IT company MOATiT purchased the former Boy Scouts of America building on Pocatello Creek Road. Source: Idaho State Journal
- The Mystic Realms Fantasy Fair saw over 4,000 attendees in its third year. The event offered food trucks, vendors and various live performances including a magician and live combat. Source: East Idaho News
- Yoimi Sushi and Hibachi opened in the Dude’s Public Market as did the Tunki Learning Center, a child care center. The Rogue Restaurant in Lava Hot Springs also opened. Source: KPVI News, Idaho State Journal, The News Examiner
Bear Lake County
- Broulim’s celebrated 58 years of operation with its re-grand opening. The remodeling of the facility includes new self-checkouts, a service center and store offices. Source: The News Examiner
- Wu House Authentic Chinese Cuisine closed its doors in the City of Montpelier to open a food truck. Source: Idaho State Journal
- Bear Lake Memorial Hospital earned an accreditation from the Emergency Medical Services for Children. The hospital is now recognized as an Emergency Medical Services for Children Pediatric Capable hospital. Source: The News Examiner
Bingham County
- The Smoke-N-Wings Barbecue competition was held at the Blackfoot Airport. Chefs from Idaho, Texas, Canada, North Dakota and North Carolina converged to put their skills to the test. The event, which sponsors the Bingham County Mayor’s Scholarship Fund and the Blackfoot Airport, raised $10,000 last year. Source: Idaho State Journal
- The Blackfoot Community Center was renamed the Blackfoot Rec Center under new ownership. The new owners have restricted access to a single gym as repairs are underway. Source: East Idaho News
- Saber Ridge Farms opened a new storefront offering food products direct from the farm, as well as other local vendors. Source: Idaho State Journal
Caribou County
- Beans and Things in Soda Springs is moving locations from a drive-thru to a permanent building. Source: The News Examiner
Franklin County
- The Fit Factory gym opened its new location in Preston. The 7,000 square foot location offers additional space for equipment and new amenities such as red light therapy, infrared sauna, massage chairs, showers and a children’s room. Source: The Preston Citizen
Oneida County
- Hess Lumber celebrated its 90th year of operation with free food, a giveaway and live music. Idaho Enterprise
Power County
- The Trove opened in the city of American Falls. The shop offers a variety of tie-dyed clothing, art and astronomy stickers. Source: Idaho State Journal
- East Idaho’s Frends of the Children in American Falls raised $68,000 and paired 16 at risk youth with mentors. Major contributor, Intelihub, provided a $12,500 grant. Source: Idaho State Journal
This Idaho Department of Labor project is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor for SFY25 as part of the Workforce Information grant (40%) and state/nonfederal funds (60%) totaling $885,703.
This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The product was created by the recipient and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The U.S. Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it. Internal use by an organization and/or personal use by an individual for non-commercial purposes is permissible. All other uses require the prior authorization of the copyright owner.
Regional labor market information
Figure 1.| Top 10 occupations by unique job postings in south central Idaho | Postings, Jun-25 | Postings, Jun-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 119 | 32 |
| Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers | 88 | 48 |
| Retail salespersons | 82 | 54 |
| Customer service representatives | 61 | 11 |
| First-line supervisors of retail sales workers | 44 | 36 |
| Home health and personal care aides | 41 | 16 |
| Laborers, freight, stock, material movers and hand | 34 | 17 |
| Farmworkers, laborers, crop, nursery and greenhouse | 32 | 17 |
| Maintenance, repair workers and general | 29 | 11 |
| Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners | 28 | 9 |
| Source: Conference Board data via Lightcast | ||
| Top 10 industries by unique job postings in south central Idaho | Postings, Jun-25 | Postings, Jun-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 249 | 149 |
| Retail trade | 237 | 173 |
| Manufacturing | 221 | 126 |
| Finance and insurance | 130 | 40 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 117 | 84 |
| Wholesale trade | 90 | 62 |
| Accommodation and food services | 88 | 23 |
| Educational services | 87 | 20 |
| Administrative support, waste management and remediation services | 84 | 33 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 73 | 29 |
| Source: Conference Board data via Lightcast | ||
| Top 10 hardest-to-fill occupations in south central Idaho | Days to fill, Jun-25 | Days to fill, Jun-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 23 | N/A |
| Automotive body and related repairers | 22 | N/A |
| General internal medicine physicians | 22 | N/A |
| Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products | 21 | 11 |
| Bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks | 21 | 5 |
| Sales managers | 20 | 7 |
| Accountants and auditors | 20 | N/A |
| First-line supervisors of production and operating workers | 20 | 23 |
| Social and human services assistants | 20 | N/A |
| First-line supervisors of retail sales workers | 19 | N/A |
| Source: Conference Board data via Lightcast | ||
Regional news
Blaine County
- American Airlines has announced seasonal flights from Chicago and Phoenix to Friedman Memorial Airport from Dec. 18, 2025 to April 6, 2026. Source: Idaho Mountain Express
Twin Falls County
- The College of Southern Idaho is continuing their Fire Science Program, with the goal of increasing the population of qualified applicants for local fire departments. Source: KMVT
- A new Les Schwab Tire Center has opened in Kimberly. Source: Magic Valley Times News
This Idaho Department of Labor project is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor for SFY25 as part of the Workforce Information grant (40%) and state/nonfederal funds (60%) totaling $885,703.
This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The product was created by the recipient and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The U.S. Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it. Internal use by an organization and/or personal use by an individual for non-commercial purposes is permissible. All other uses require the prior authorization of the copyright owner.