Living in Island Park, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Island Park · Census data 2020–2024
Island Park has 170 residents with a median age of 67.1. The median household income is $91,250 (17% higher than the Idaho median), the median home value is $293,800.
Island Park is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Island Park at a glance
- Population
- 170
- Median age
- 67.1State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $91,250State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $293,800State: $418,600
- Homeowners
- 90.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.4%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Island Park a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Idaho median; home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Island Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Island Park the median home value is $293,800, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,725 a month in housing costs.
Island Park median household income
The median household income in Island Park is $91,250 and the income per person is $49,009. 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Island Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 528
- Owner-occupied
- 90.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.3%
- Vacant
- 83.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 1.98
83.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Island Park has many vacation and second homes.
Island Park demographics
- Population
- 170
- Median age
- 67.1
- Under 18
- 6.5%
- 65 and older
- 55.3%
- Households
- 86
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 14.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Island Park ›
Education in Island Park
38.4% of adults 25 and older in Island Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 15.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Island Park
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 72.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 20.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.2%
Island Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island Park | 170 | $91,250 | $293,800 | — |
| West Yellowstone | 1,474 | $58,839 | $504,300 | $1,045 |
| Ashton | 1,417 | $65,428 | $221,300 | $1,025 |
| Gardiner | 647 | $60,598 | $633,400 | $769 |
| Corwin Springs | 207 | $48,244 | — | $222 |
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What is the median household income in Island Park, ID?
The median household income in Island Park is $91,250, 17% 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 Island Park?
The median home value in Island Park is $293,800, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
Is Island Park, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Idaho median; home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.2%.
What is the median age in Island Park?
The median age in Island Park is 67.1 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Island Park?
The average commute to work in Island Park is 20 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Island Park?
The unemployment rate in Island Park is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Island Park?
38.4% of adults in Island Park 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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