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

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

A construction crew works outside a new development in Boise. Idaho leads the nation in population growth and housing growth metrics. (Photo by Abigail Gerstein/Idaho Capital Sun) 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 s…

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

From 2020 to 2025, Idaho increased its housing stock by over 12% — far outpacing the national increase of 5.3%. But its housing demands exceed that.