Living in Idaho Falls, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Idaho Falls · Census data 2020–2024
Idaho Falls has 67,725 residents with a median age of 33.7. The median household income is $73,110 (6% lower than the Idaho median), the median home value is $335,500, the median rent is $1,075/month.
Idaho Falls at a glance
- Population
- 67,725
- Median age
- 33.7State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $73,110State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $335,500State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $1,075/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 64.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.7%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Idaho Falls a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Idaho median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Idaho Falls
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Idaho Falls the median home value is $335,500, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,075 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,570 a month in housing costs.
Idaho Falls median household income
The median household income in Idaho Falls is $73,110 and the income per person is $35,811. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Idaho Falls: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 26,531
- Owner-occupied
- 64.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.8%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.68
Idaho Falls demographics
- Population
- 67,725
- Median age
- 33.7
- Under 18
- 27.8%
- 65 and older
- 13.6%
- Households
- 24,728
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Idaho Falls ›
Education in Idaho Falls
31.7% of adults 25 and older in Idaho Falls have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 9.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Idaho Falls
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 74.2%
- Public transit
- 2.5%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Idaho Falls vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls | 67,725 | $73,110 | $335,500 | $1,075 |
| Lincoln | 4,002 | $84,280 | $377,500 | $1,218 |
| Ammon | 19,064 | $86,121 | $381,800 | $1,372 |
| Iona | 2,984 | $84,914 | $420,300 | $1,533 |
| Ucon | 1,606 | $89,079 | $340,900 | $969 |
| Shelley | 5,092 | $77,563 | $295,200 | $1,265 |
| Basalt | 569 | $78,472 | $306,600 | $775 |
| Rigby | 5,404 | $85,056 | $336,200 | $1,180 |
| Lewisville | 453 | $83,750 | $236,500 | $933 |
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What is the median household income in Idaho Falls, ID?
The median household income in Idaho Falls is $73,110, 6% 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 Idaho Falls?
The median home value in Idaho Falls is $335,500, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Idaho Falls?
The median gross rent in Idaho Falls is $1,075 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Idaho Falls, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Idaho median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
What is the median age in Idaho Falls?
The median age in Idaho Falls is 33.7 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Idaho Falls?
The average commute to work in Idaho Falls is 19 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Idaho Falls?
The unemployment rate in Idaho Falls is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Idaho Falls?
31.7% of adults in Idaho Falls 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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