Living in Donnelly, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Donnelly · Census data 2020–2024
Donnelly has 195 residents with a median age of 53.4. The median home value is $369,200, the median rent is $950/month.
Donnelly is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Donnelly at a glance
- Population
- 195
- Median age
- 53.4State: 37.3
- Median home value
- $369,200State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 50%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.2%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Donnelly a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 44.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Donnelly
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Donnelly the median home value is $369,200, 11% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 33.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,328 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Donnelly: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 135
- Owner-occupied
- 50%
- Renter-occupied
- 50%
- Vacant
- 61.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 3.75
61.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Donnelly has many vacation and second homes.
Donnelly demographics
- Population
- 195
- Median age
- 53.4
- Under 18
- 6.7%
- 65 and older
- 6.2%
- Households
- 52
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Donnelly ›
Education in Donnelly
6.2% of adults 25 and older in Donnelly have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Donnelly
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 87.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.6%
Donnelly vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donnelly | 195 | — | $369,200 | $950 |
| McCall | 3,946 | $60,253 | $676,500 | $1,134 |
| Cascade | 1,118 | $53,750 | $346,100 | — |
| Council | 871 | $50,208 | $201,300 | $779 |
| New Meadows | 411 | $78,594 | $331,800 | $1,125 |
| Cambridge | 324 | $50,833 | $289,300 | $850 |
| Midvale | 347 | $48,462 | $230,600 | $775 |
| Crouch | 214 | $78,226 | $486,700 | — |
| Riggins | 263 | $31,471 | $352,300 | $636 |
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What is the average home price in Donnelly?
The median home value in Donnelly is $369,200, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Donnelly?
The median gross rent in Donnelly is $950 per month, about 33.1% of household income.
Is Donnelly, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 44.6%.
What is the median age in Donnelly?
The median age in Donnelly is 53.4 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Donnelly?
The average commute to work in Donnelly is 16 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Donnelly?
The unemployment rate in Donnelly is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Donnelly?
6.2% of adults in Donnelly 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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