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Clark Fork, ID Housing Market
The typical home in Clark Fork, ID is worth $488,889, held roughly flat 0.3% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, July 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $260,000 (through May 2026). With 7.0 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 7 days, Clark Fork is a balanced market. At today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $488,889 home is about $2,513/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Clark Fork, ID
Typical home value
$488,889
-0.3% in 12 months
Zillow, July 2026
Median sale price
$260,000
Last published period
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
7
Fast-moving
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
7
7.0 months of supply
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
6.66%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, August 2026
Median household income
$60,625
Home costs 8.1x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Zillow figures are as of July 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Clark Fork a buyer's or seller's market?
Clark Fork, ID is a balanced market, based on 7.0 months of supply and homes selling in about 7 days. Above 5 months of supply, homes start accumulating faster than they clear, which is where buyers gain leverage on price, repairs, and closing costs.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Clark Fork housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Clark Fork, ID. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $260,000 |
| Median list price | $324,950 |
| Median price per sq ft | $250/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 7 days |
| Active inventory | 7 listings |
| Months of supply | 7.0 months |
| Homes sold (that month) | 1 |
| New listings (that month) | 4 |
| Listings with a price cut | 14.3% |
| Market condition | Balanced market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Clark Fork is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Clark Fork is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Clark Fork home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in Clark Fork, ID fell 0.8%, from $262,000 to $260,000. The live Zillow value series has held roughly flat 0.3% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 14.3% of Clark Fork listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a modest share, which is what a market looks like when sellers are pricing close to where homes actually clear.
Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Clark Fork?
Priced off the typical home value of $488,889 at the current 6.66% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $97,778 | $391,111 | $2,513/mo |
| 5% | $24,444 | $464,445 | $2,985/mo |
Zillow, July 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, August 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $2,513, that implies roughly $107,717 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Clark Fork earns $60,625, about $47,092 short of that threshold — the typical local household needs a larger down payment, a co-borrower, or a home below the typical home value to fit the 28% rule. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 8.1x — well above the 3x that was historically considered affordable, which is why down payment size drives who can buy here.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Clark Fork?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Clark Fork, ID, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.
Is inventory rising or falling in Clark Fork?
Active listings in Clark Fork, ID went from 6 in June 2024 to 7 in May 2026, a +16.7% change. Rising inventory is the single most useful leading indicator for buyers: more choice, longer marketing times, and more sellers willing to negotiate before price cuts show up in the median.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 9 | not published |
| December 2024 | 9 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 8 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 9 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 7 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 10 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 5 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 3 | not published |
| February 2026 | 4 | 1 |
| March 2026 | 4 | 2 |
| May 2026 | 7 | 4 |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does Clark Fork compare to Idaho and the U.S.?
Clark Fork homes sell for $260,000 — 48% below the Idaho median of $503,400. Against the national median of $410,700, Clark Fork runs 37% lower.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Fork, ID | $260,000 | not published | 7 days |
| Idaho statewide | $503,400 | +1.3% | 35 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Clark Fork
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 7.0. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The share of listings cutting price, currently 14.3%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $471 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 6.66%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $488,889 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Clark Fork listing goes under contract in 7 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- In the last published month Clark Fork added 4 new listings against 1 sales — more competition arriving than clearing, so early timing matters.
- Your equity moved -0.3% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Clark Fork varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Clark Fork
There are currently 7 homes listed for sale in Clark Fork, Idaho. The median listing price is $325K.
Active listings
7
Homes on market
Median list price
$325K
Avg. days on market
7
Days until sale
New this week
4
Newly listed
How much do homes cost in Clark Fork by property type?
How the Clark Fork, ID market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $260,000 | $250/sq ft | 1 | 7 days |
Who lives in Clark Fork?
American Community Survey estimates for Clark Fork. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
981
Households
361
Median income
$60,625/yr
Median age
40.4 years
Owner-occupied
58.7%
Median home value
$177,800
Median gross rent
$1,071/mo
Mean commute
17.3 min
58.7% of occupied homes in Clark Fork are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $177,800 against Zillow's $488,889 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions.
Which public schools serve Clark Fork?
1 schools tracked · 129 students
The largest public schools serving Clark Fork, ID by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
CLARK FORK JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
Grades 7-12 · 129 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near Clark Fork, ID?
Ordered by distance from Clark Fork, not by size. Compare Clark Fork side by side with any of them.
Clark Fork housing market FAQ
Is Clark Fork a buyer's or seller's market?
Clark Fork, ID is currently a balanced market. That read comes from 7.0 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 7 days in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Clark Fork?
The typical home in Clark Fork, ID is worth $488,889 (Zillow Home Value Index, July 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $260,000, about $250 per square foot.
Is Clark Fork cheaper than the rest of Idaho?
Clark Fork's median sale price of $260,000 is 48% lower than the Idaho statewide median of $503,400, and 37% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Clark Fork?
Homes in Clark Fork, ID spent a median of 7 days on market before going under contract, versus 35 days statewide. Under three weeks means well-priced listings move before most buyers can schedule a second showing. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Clark Fork?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 6.66%, 20% down on a $488,889 home is about $2,513 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $107,717 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $60,625.
Are home prices rising in Clark Fork?
The typical home value in Clark Fork, ID held roughly flat 0.3% over the last 12 months, from $490,328 to $488,889 (Zillow, July 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Clark Fork?
Clark Fork ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Clark Fork?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Clark Fork, ID is a balanced market with 7.0 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 6.66%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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