Living in Clifton, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clifton · Census data 2020–2024
Clifton has 788 residents with a median age of 31.2. The median household income is $89,583 (15% higher than the Idaho median), the median home value is $339,400, the median rent is $1,021/month.
Clifton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Clifton at a glance
- Population
- 788
- Median age
- 31.2State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $89,583State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $339,400State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $1,021/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 92.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Clifton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Idaho median; home values 19% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 2.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Clifton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clifton the median home value is $339,400, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,021 per month, which is 18.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,644 a month in housing costs.
Clifton median household income
The median household income in Clifton is $89,583 and the income per person is $28,365. 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Clifton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 228
- Owner-occupied
- 92.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.6%
- Vacant
- 1.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 3.52
Clifton demographics
- Population
- 788
- Median age
- 31.2
- Under 18
- 31.1%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 224
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clifton ›
Education in Clifton
24.6% of adults 25 and older in Clifton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clifton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 69.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.8%
Clifton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton | 788 | $89,583 | $339,400 | $1,021 |
| Dayton | 500 | $82,083 | $308,300 | — |
| Preston | 5,928 | $61,039 | $350,300 | $811 |
| Weston | 569 | $88,462 | $344,300 | $1,750 |
| Malad City | 2,601 | $77,237 | $249,400 | $894 |
| Cornish | 236 | $97,500 | $296,100 | $1,063 |
| Franklin | 1,034 | $81,830 | $370,200 | $1,282 |
| Lewiston | 2,408 | $98,583 | $390,500 | $921 |
| Downey | 803 | $56,667 | $173,800 | $865 |
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What is the median household income in Clifton, ID?
The median household income in Clifton is $89,583, 15% 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 Clifton?
The median home value in Clifton is $339,400, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Clifton?
The median gross rent in Clifton is $1,021 per month, about 18.9% of household income.
Is Clifton, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Idaho median; home values 19% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 2.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Clifton?
The median age in Clifton is 31.2 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Clifton?
The average commute to work in Clifton is 26 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clifton?
The unemployment rate in Clifton is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clifton?
24.6% of adults in Clifton 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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