Living in Dalton Gardens, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dalton Gardens · Census data 2020–2024
Dalton Gardens has 2,496 residents with a median age of 51.9. The median household income is $80,000 (about the same as the Idaho median), the median home value is $803,600, the median rent is $856/month.
Dalton Gardens at a glance
- Population
- 2,496
- Median age
- 51.9State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $80,000State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $803,600State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $856/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 70.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Dalton Gardens a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Idaho median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Home values 92% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Dalton Gardens
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dalton Gardens the median home value is $803,600, 142% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $856 per month, which is 39.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,358 a month in housing costs.
Dalton Gardens median household income
The median household income in Dalton Gardens is $80,000 and the income per person is $47,448. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Dalton Gardens: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,183
- Owner-occupied
- 70.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.3%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.34
Dalton Gardens demographics
- Population
- 2,496
- Median age
- 51.9
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 1,068
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dalton Gardens ›
Education in Dalton Gardens
33% of adults 25 and older in Dalton Gardens have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 14.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dalton Gardens
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 16.1%
- Drive alone
- 73.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.7%
Dalton Gardens vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Gardens | 2,496 | $80,000 | $803,600 | $856 |
| Hayden Lake | 834 | $108,750 | $792,700 | $1,933 |
| Coeur d'Alene | 56,447 | $72,338 | $483,500 | $1,468 |
| Hayden | 16,338 | $82,958 | $494,500 | $1,733 |
| Fernan Lake Village | 212 | $125,000 | $910,700 | — |
| Huetter | 212 | $39,438 | $300,000 | $862 |
| Rathdrum | 10,874 | $86,563 | $444,100 | $1,459 |
| Post Falls | 43,391 | $82,183 | $477,400 | $1,469 |
| Hauser | 932 | $74,792 | $375,700 | — |
More for people moving to Dalton Gardens
Dalton Gardens ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Dalton Gardens: FAQ
What is the median household income in Dalton Gardens, ID?
The median household income in Dalton Gardens is $80,000, about the same as 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 Dalton Gardens?
The median home value in Dalton Gardens is $803,600, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Dalton Gardens?
The median gross rent in Dalton Gardens is $856 per month, about 39.7% of household income.
Is Dalton Gardens, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Idaho median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: home values 92% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Dalton Gardens?
The median age in Dalton Gardens is 51.9 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Dalton Gardens?
The average commute to work in Dalton Gardens is 18 minutes; 16.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dalton Gardens?
The unemployment rate in Dalton Gardens is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dalton Gardens?
33% of adults in Dalton Gardens 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.
Last updated: