Living in American Falls, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of American Falls · Census data 2020–2024
American Falls has 4,712 residents with a median age of 33. The median household income is $57,783 (26% lower than the Idaho median), the median home value is $185,600, the median rent is $737/month.
American Falls at a glance
- Population
- 4,712
- Median age
- 33State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $57,783State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $185,600State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $737/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 74.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.2%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is American Falls a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Idaho median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in American Falls
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In American Falls the median home value is $185,600, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $737 per month, which is 18% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,116 a month in housing costs.
American Falls median household income
The median household income in American Falls is $57,783 and the income per person is $23,642. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in American Falls: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,631
- Owner-occupied
- 74.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.9%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.94
American Falls demographics
- Population
- 4,712
- Median age
- 33
- Under 18
- 32.2%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 1,581
- Foreign-born
- 17.3%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of American Falls ›
Education in American Falls
14.2% of adults 25 and older in American Falls have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in American Falls
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Drive alone
- 77.1%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.6%
American Falls vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Falls | 4,712 | $57,783 | $185,600 | $737 |
| Aberdeen | 2,564 | $82,619 | $174,500 | $650 |
| Rockland | 228 | $60,395 | $212,500 | — |
| Arbon Valley | 562 | $61,750 | $273,600 | — |
| Pocatello | 57,635 | $60,418 | $271,000 | $948 |
| Chubbuck | 16,126 | $82,977 | $341,700 | $1,048 |
| Tyhee | 1,568 | $93,125 | $461,000 | $1,320 |
| Fort Hall | 2,654 | $44,514 | $203,300 | $672 |
| Inkom | 936 | $85,625 | $270,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in American Falls, ID?
The median household income in American Falls is $57,783, 26% lower than the Idaho median of $77,800 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in American Falls?
The median home value in American Falls is $185,600, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in American Falls?
The median gross rent in American Falls is $737 per month, about 18% of household income.
Is American Falls, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Idaho median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
What is the median age in American Falls?
The median age in American Falls is 33 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in American Falls?
The average commute to work in American Falls is 14 minutes; 5.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in American Falls?
The unemployment rate in American Falls is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is American Falls?
14.2% of adults in American Falls have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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