Living in Council, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Council · Census data 2020–2024
Council has 871 residents with a median age of 61.5. The median household income is $50,208 (35% lower than the Idaho median), the median home value is $201,300, the median rent is $779/month.
Council is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Council at a glance
- Population
- 871
- Median age
- 61.5State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $50,208State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $201,300State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $779/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 80.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.9%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Council a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Idaho median; unemployment of 10.1%; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Council
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Council the median home value is $201,300, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $779 per month, which is 36.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,185 a month in housing costs.
Council median household income
The median household income in Council is $50,208 and the income per person is $22,094. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Council: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 439
- Owner-occupied
- 80.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.6%
- Vacant
- 23.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.51
Council demographics
- Population
- 871
- Median age
- 61.5
- Under 18
- 13.3%
- 65 and older
- 39.3%
- Households
- 336
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Council ›
Education in Council
13.9% of adults 25 and older in Council have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Council
- Unemployment rate
- 10.1%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 19.9%
- Drive alone
- 60.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 19.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.6%
Council vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council | 871 | $50,208 | $201,300 | $779 |
| Cambridge | 324 | $50,833 | $289,300 | $850 |
| New Meadows | 411 | $78,594 | $331,800 | $1,125 |
| McCall | 3,946 | $60,253 | $676,500 | $1,134 |
| Midvale | 347 | $48,462 | $230,600 | $775 |
| Cascade | 1,118 | $53,750 | $346,100 | — |
| Weiser | 5,935 | $45,292 | $223,400 | $927 |
| Annex | 340 | $67,000 | $225,000 | $894 |
| Riggins | 263 | $31,471 | $352,300 | $636 |
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What is the median household income in Council, ID?
The median household income in Council is $50,208, 35% 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 Council?
The median home value in Council is $201,300, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Council?
The median gross rent in Council is $779 per month, about 36.9% of household income.
Is Council, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Idaho median; unemployment of 10.1%; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
What is the median age in Council?
The median age in Council is 61.5 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Council?
The average commute to work in Council is 15 minutes; 19.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Council?
The unemployment rate in Council is 10.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Council?
13.9% of adults in Council 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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