Living in Burley, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burley · Census data 2020–2024
Burley has 11,958 residents with a median age of 31.2. The median household income is $67,468 (13% lower than the Idaho median), the median home value is $231,300, the median rent is $984/month.
Burley at a glance
- Population
- 11,958
- Median age
- 31.2State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $67,468State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $231,300State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $984/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 61.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.9%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Burley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Idaho median; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Burley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burley the median home value is $231,300, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $984 per month, which is 29.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,279 a month in housing costs.
Burley median household income
The median household income in Burley is $67,468 and the income per person is $31,996. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Burley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,438
- Owner-occupied
- 61.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.9%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.74
Burley demographics
- Population
- 11,958
- Median age
- 31.2
- Under 18
- 28.8%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 4,232
- Foreign-born
- 13.3%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burley ›
Education in Burley
15.9% of adults 25 and older in Burley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burley
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Drive alone
- 81%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.2%
Burley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burley | 11,958 | $67,468 | $231,300 | $984 |
| Heyburn | 3,693 | $64,179 | $237,800 | $996 |
| Paul | 1,586 | $66,500 | $268,100 | $828 |
| Rupert | 6,190 | $54,741 | $205,200 | $856 |
| Declo | 477 | $46,782 | $235,700 | $1,089 |
| Albion | 376 | $68,125 | $269,400 | $1,361 |
| Hazelton | 977 | $57,656 | $221,300 | $692 |
| Murtaugh | 129 | $48,750 | $253,800 | — |
| Oakley | 830 | $78,750 | $233,500 | $1,104 |
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What is the median household income in Burley, ID?
The median household income in Burley is $67,468, 13% 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 Burley?
The median home value in Burley is $231,300, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Burley?
The median gross rent in Burley is $984 per month, about 29.3% of household income.
Is Burley, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Idaho median; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
What is the median age in Burley?
The median age in Burley is 31.2 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Burley?
The average commute to work in Burley is 16 minutes; 6.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burley?
The unemployment rate in Burley is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burley?
15.9% of adults in Burley 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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