Living in Firth, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Firth · Census data 2020–2024
Firth has 429 residents with a median age of 37.2. The median household income is $56,250 (28% lower than the Idaho median), the median home value is $235,400, the median rent is $775/month.
Firth is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Firth at a glance
- Population
- 429
- Median age
- 37.2State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $56,250State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $235,400State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $775/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 61.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Firth a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Idaho median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Firth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Firth the median home value is $235,400, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 35.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,350 a month in housing costs.
Firth median household income
The median household income in Firth is $56,250 and the income per person is $26,765. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Firth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 152
- Owner-occupied
- 61.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.5%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.90
Firth demographics
- Population
- 429
- Median age
- 37.2
- Under 18
- 28.4%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 148
- Foreign-born
- 6.8%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Firth ›
Education in Firth
20.7% of adults 25 and older in Firth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Firth
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Drive alone
- 74.2%
- Public transit
- 4.3%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 75%
Firth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firth | 429 | $56,250 | $235,400 | $775 |
| Basalt | 569 | $78,472 | $306,600 | $775 |
| Shelley | 5,092 | $77,563 | $295,200 | $1,265 |
| Groveland | 1,422 | $76,094 | $359,600 | $1,195 |
| Blackfoot | 12,782 | $64,032 | $262,500 | $839 |
| Moreland | 1,326 | $60,682 | $248,500 | $579 |
| Idaho Falls | 67,725 | $73,110 | $335,500 | $1,075 |
| Riverside | 867 | $105,625 | $279,000 | — |
| Ammon | 19,064 | $86,121 | $381,800 | $1,372 |
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What is the median household income in Firth, ID?
The median household income in Firth is $56,250, 28% 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 Firth?
The median home value in Firth is $235,400, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Firth?
The median gross rent in Firth is $775 per month, about 35.5% of household income.
Is Firth, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Idaho median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
What is the median age in Firth?
The median age in Firth is 37.2 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Firth?
The average commute to work in Firth is 24 minutes; 4.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Firth?
The unemployment rate in Firth is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Firth?
20.7% of adults in Firth 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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