Living in Declo, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Declo · Census data 2020–2024
Declo has 477 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $46,782 (40% lower than the Idaho median), the median home value is $235,700, the median rent is $1,089/month.
Declo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Declo at a glance
- Population
- 477
- Median age
- 38.1State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $46,782State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $235,700State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $1,089/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 40.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.1%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Declo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Idaho median; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Declo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Declo the median home value is $235,700, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,089 per month, which is 26.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,202 a month in housing costs.
Declo median household income
The median household income in Declo is $46,782 and the income per person is $29,123. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Declo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 209
- Owner-occupied
- 40.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 59.8%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.52
Declo demographics
- Population
- 477
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 40.9%
- 65 and older
- 8.6%
- Households
- 189
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 2.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Declo ›
Education in Declo
12.1% of adults 25 and older in Declo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Declo
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 81.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82%
Declo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Declo | 477 | $46,782 | $235,700 | $1,089 |
| Rupert | 6,190 | $54,741 | $205,200 | $856 |
| Heyburn | 3,693 | $64,179 | $237,800 | $996 |
| Albion | 376 | $68,125 | $269,400 | $1,361 |
| Burley | 11,958 | $67,468 | $231,300 | $984 |
| Paul | 1,586 | $66,500 | $268,100 | $828 |
| Minidoka | 179 | $41,736 | $112,500 | $1,333 |
| Malta | 346 | $55,682 | $159,300 | — |
| Oakley | 830 | $78,750 | $233,500 | $1,104 |
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What is the median household income in Declo, ID?
The median household income in Declo is $46,782, 40% 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 Declo?
The median home value in Declo is $235,700, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Declo?
The median gross rent in Declo is $1,089 per month, about 26.4% of household income.
Is Declo, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Idaho median; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
What is the median age in Declo?
The median age in Declo is 38.1 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Declo?
The average commute to work in Declo is 18 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Declo?
The unemployment rate in Declo is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Declo?
12.1% of adults in Declo 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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