Living in Athol, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Athol · Census data 2020–2024
Athol has 777 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $70,250 (10% lower than the Idaho median), the median home value is $367,700.
Athol is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Athol at a glance
- Population
- 777
- Median age
- 42.9State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $70,250State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $367,700State: $418,600
- Homeowners
- 83.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.8%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Athol a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Idaho median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 7.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Athol
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Athol the median home value is $367,700, 11% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,398 a month in housing costs.
Athol median household income
The median household income in Athol is $70,250 and the income per person is $26,823. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Athol: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 299
- Owner-occupied
- 83.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.2%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.81
Athol demographics
- Population
- 777
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 277
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Athol ›
Education in Athol
14.8% of adults 25 and older in Athol have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Athol
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Drive alone
- 79.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.9%
Athol vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athol | 777 | $70,250 | $367,700 | — |
| Spirit Lake | 1,972 | $65,192 | $436,600 | $1,250 |
| Hayden Lake | 834 | $108,750 | $792,700 | $1,933 |
| Hayden | 16,338 | $82,958 | $494,500 | $1,733 |
| Rathdrum | 10,874 | $86,563 | $444,100 | $1,459 |
| Blanchard | 651 | $59,012 | $279,100 | — |
| Dalton Gardens | 2,496 | $80,000 | $803,600 | $856 |
| Laclede | 406 | $51,140 | $272,800 | — |
| Coeur d'Alene | 56,447 | $72,338 | $483,500 | $1,468 |
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What is the median household income in Athol, ID?
The median household income in Athol is $70,250, 10% 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 Athol?
The median home value in Athol is $367,700, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
Is Athol, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Idaho median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 7.6%.
What is the median age in Athol?
The median age in Athol is 42.9 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Athol?
The average commute to work in Athol is 30 minutes; 6.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Athol?
The unemployment rate in Athol is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Athol?
14.8% of adults in Athol 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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