Living in East Hope, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Hope · Census data 2020–2024
East Hope has 265 residents with a median age of 58.3. The median household income is $93,000 (20% higher than the Idaho median), the median home value is $440,900, the median rent is $1,375/month.
East Hope is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
East Hope at a glance
- Population
- 265
- Median age
- 58.3State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $93,000State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $440,900State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $1,375/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 88.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.6%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is East Hope a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the Idaho median; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: Home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Hope
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Hope the median home value is $440,900, 33% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,375 per month, which is 24.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,679 a month in housing costs.
East Hope median household income
The median household income in East Hope is $93,000 and the income per person is $67,548. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in East Hope: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 188
- Owner-occupied
- 88.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.3%
- Vacant
- 24.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 1.87
East Hope demographics
- Population
- 265
- Median age
- 58.3
- Under 18
- 13.2%
- 65 and older
- 32.5%
- Households
- 142
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 12.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Hope ›
Education in East Hope
42.6% of adults 25 and older in East Hope have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 22.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Hope
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 71.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
East Hope vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Hope | 265 | $93,000 | $440,900 | $1,375 |
| Hope | 112 | $98,750 | $625,000 | — |
| Clark Fork | 990 | $63,813 | $251,700 | $1,065 |
| Kootenai | 1,022 | $70,885 | $370,800 | $1,673 |
| Ponderay | 1,534 | $51,346 | $436,700 | $1,099 |
| Sandpoint | 9,637 | $72,289 | $465,600 | $1,125 |
| Dover | 792 | $99,821 | $719,100 | $1,333 |
| Heron | 328 | $29,207 | $433,300 | — |
| Laclede | 406 | $51,140 | $272,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in East Hope, ID?
The median household income in East Hope is $93,000, 20% 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 East Hope?
The median home value in East Hope is $440,900, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in East Hope?
The median gross rent in East Hope is $1,375 per month, about 24.3% of household income.
Is East Hope, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the Idaho median; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in East Hope?
The median age in East Hope is 58.3 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in East Hope?
The average commute to work in East Hope is 33 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Hope?
The unemployment rate in East Hope is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Hope?
42.6% of adults in East Hope 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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