Living in Emmett, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Emmett · Census data 2020–2024
Emmett has 8,275 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $58,750 (24% lower than the Idaho median), the median home value is $342,000, the median rent is $1,042/month.
Emmett at a glance
- Population
- 8,275
- Median age
- 36.3State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $58,750State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $342,000State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $1,042/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 61%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Emmett a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 18% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Idaho median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Emmett
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Emmett the median home value is $342,000, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,042 per month, which is 30.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,213 a month in housing costs.
Emmett median household income
The median household income in Emmett is $58,750 and the income per person is $34,035. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Emmett: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,143
- Owner-occupied
- 61%
- Renter-occupied
- 39%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.71
Emmett demographics
- Population
- 8,275
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 2,971
- Foreign-born
- 12.4%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Emmett ›
Education in Emmett
14.6% of adults 25 and older in Emmett have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Emmett
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 76.5%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.8%
Emmett vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmett | 8,275 | $58,750 | $342,000 | $1,042 |
| Letha | 109 | $85,761 | — | — |
| Star | 14,745 | $97,936 | $564,300 | $1,924 |
| Middleton | 10,649 | $89,013 | $403,100 | $1,147 |
| Eagle | 32,855 | $122,894 | $772,900 | $1,765 |
| Avimor | 586 | $94,306 | $530,100 | — |
| Horseshoe Bend | 758 | $65,500 | $276,900 | $836 |
| Hidden Springs | 3,378 | $163,203 | $773,500 | — |
| Garden City | 12,654 | $70,124 | $449,500 | $1,323 |
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What is the median household income in Emmett, ID?
The median household income in Emmett is $58,750, 24% 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 Emmett?
The median home value in Emmett is $342,000, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Emmett?
The median gross rent in Emmett is $1,042 per month, about 30.3% of household income.
Is Emmett, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 18% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Idaho median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.3%.
What is the median age in Emmett?
The median age in Emmett is 36.3 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Emmett?
The average commute to work in Emmett is 28 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Emmett?
The unemployment rate in Emmett is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Emmett?
14.6% of adults in Emmett 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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