Idaho leads the nation in housing growth. The data shows it’s still not enough.

By: Abigail Gerstein

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: June 26, 2026

Words: 821

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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For the second year in a row, Idaho had the highest housing unit growth rate in the nation — boasting a 2.1% increase in its housing stock in 2025, according to the Idaho Department of Labor. But the addition of more than 17,000 units still falls short of need as the state’s population surges.

Between 2020 and 2025, Idaho increased its housing stock by over 12% — far outpacing the national increase of 5.3%. Idaho’s …

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