Living in Ammon, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ammon · Census data 2020–2024
Ammon has 19,064 residents with a median age of 32.9. The median household income is $86,121 (11% higher than the Idaho median), the median home value is $381,800, the median rent is $1,372/month.
Ammon at a glance
- Population
- 19,064
- Median age
- 32.9State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $86,121State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $381,800State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $1,372/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 69.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Ammon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Idaho median; home values 9% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ammon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ammon the median home value is $381,800, 15% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,372 per month, which is 26.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,582 a month in housing costs.
Ammon median household income
The median household income in Ammon is $86,121 and the income per person is $36,741. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Ammon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,720
- Owner-occupied
- 69.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.9%
- Vacant
- 6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.99
Ammon demographics
- Population
- 19,064
- Median age
- 32.9
- Under 18
- 30.7%
- 65 and older
- 13.2%
- Households
- 6,317
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ammon ›
Education in Ammon
42.9% of adults 25 and older in Ammon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 13.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ammon
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.7%
- Public transit
- 2.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Ammon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammon | 19,064 | $86,121 | $381,800 | $1,372 |
| Lincoln | 4,002 | $84,280 | $377,500 | $1,218 |
| Idaho Falls | 67,725 | $73,110 | $335,500 | $1,075 |
| Iona | 2,984 | $84,914 | $420,300 | $1,533 |
| Ucon | 1,606 | $89,079 | $340,900 | $969 |
| Shelley | 5,092 | $77,563 | $295,200 | $1,265 |
| Rigby | 5,404 | $85,056 | $336,200 | $1,180 |
| Ririe | 1,079 | $67,123 | $160,700 | $1,144 |
| Basalt | 569 | $78,472 | $306,600 | $775 |
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What is the median household income in Ammon, ID?
The median household income in Ammon is $86,121, 11% higher 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 Ammon?
The median home value in Ammon is $381,800, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Ammon?
The median gross rent in Ammon is $1,372 per month, about 26.2% of household income.
Is Ammon, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Idaho median; home values 9% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%.
What is the median age in Ammon?
The median age in Ammon is 32.9 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Ammon?
The average commute to work in Ammon is 22 minutes; 10.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ammon?
The unemployment rate in Ammon is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ammon?
42.9% of adults in Ammon 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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