Living in Idaho City, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Idaho City · Census data 2020–2024
Idaho City has 581 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $44,722 (43% lower than the Idaho median), the median rent is $780/month.
Idaho City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Idaho City at a glance
- Population
- 581
- Median age
- 38.5State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $44,722State: $77,800
- Median rent
- $780/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 68.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.1%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Idaho City a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Idaho median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Idaho City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Idaho City the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $780 per month, which is 27.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,500 a month in housing costs.
Idaho City median household income
The median household income in Idaho City is $44,722 and the income per person is $27,881. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Idaho City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 380
- Owner-occupied
- 68.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.3%
- Vacant
- 25.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.04
Idaho City demographics
- Population
- 581
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 27.9%
- 65 and older
- 23.6%
- Households
- 284
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Idaho City ›
Education in Idaho City
16.1% of adults 25 and older in Idaho City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Idaho City
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 19.2%
- Drive alone
- 59.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 21.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Idaho City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho City | 581 | $44,722 | — | $780 |
| Robie Creek | 1,213 | $106,250 | $585,400 | $1,208 |
| Horseshoe Bend | 758 | $65,500 | $276,900 | $836 |
| Crouch | 214 | $78,226 | $486,700 | — |
| Avimor | 586 | $94,306 | $530,100 | — |
| Hidden Springs | 3,378 | $163,203 | $773,500 | — |
| Boise City | 237,242 | $83,904 | $484,800 | $1,446 |
| Garden City | 12,654 | $70,124 | $449,500 | $1,323 |
| Eagle | 32,855 | $122,894 | $772,900 | $1,765 |
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What is the median household income in Idaho City, ID?
The median household income in Idaho City is $44,722, 43% lower than the Idaho median of $77,800 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Idaho City?
The median gross rent in Idaho City is $780 per month, about 27.4% of household income.
Is Idaho City, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Idaho median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Idaho City?
The median age in Idaho City is 38.5 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Idaho City?
The average commute to work in Idaho City is 29 minutes; 19.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Idaho City?
The unemployment rate in Idaho City is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Idaho City?
16.1% of adults in Idaho City 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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