Twin Falls County · Twin Falls · population 5,592
Where Kimberly stands
At or near all-time high. home values up 4.2% in the last year. population growing 4.9% per year.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →Kimberly has been growing population at 4.9% per year while home values compounded +5.6% annually. Demand-driven appreciation — the kind that persists as long as people keep showing up, which they currently are.
Kimberly's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.
About Kimberly
Kimberly is a city in Twin Falls County, Idaho, with an estimated population of 5,592. It anchors the Twin Falls metro area. The population has grown 4.9% per year on average between 2020 and 2024 — among the faster-growing communities in the state. The median home value in Kimberly is $451,205 as of 2026-04, up 4.2% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +5.6% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. The composite momentum score is 79 of 100 (Hot). Buyers should expect competition and limited negotiation room in this market.
▲ Bull case
▼ Bear case
Playbook
Expect competition, escalation clauses, and pressure to waive inspections. Make your strongest offer up front — Hot markets reward decisiveness, not negotiation. If you can't write a clean offer, you may not be the best fit for this market right now.
Price slightly above recent comps and let multiple offers work. Days-on-market should be short. Don't accept the first offer in the first 48 hours unless it's significantly above ask.
Cap rates will look ugly in a Hot market — your thesis has to be appreciation, not yield. Don't expect cash flow; expect to ride the trend and exit before it stalls.
Local safety & alerts
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Run the numbers for Kimberly
Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.
Climate & natural-disaster risk
State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.
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Local sports teams
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Local economy & environment
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