Living in Kimberly, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kimberly · Census data 2020–2024
Kimberly has 5,111 residents with a median age of 32.2. The median household income is $97,799 (26% higher than the Idaho median), the median home value is $339,400, the median rent is $1,127/month.
Kimberly at a glance
- Population
- 5,111
- Median age
- 32.2State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $97,799State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $339,400State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $1,127/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 82.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.8%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Kimberly a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 26% higher than the Idaho median; home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 0%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 19.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Kimberly
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kimberly the median home value is $339,400, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,127 per month, which is 27.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,527 a month in housing costs.
Kimberly median household income
The median household income in Kimberly is $97,799 and the income per person is $29,861. 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Kimberly: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,848
- Owner-occupied
- 82.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.3%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.91
Kimberly demographics
- Population
- 5,111
- Median age
- 32.2
- Under 18
- 37.1%
- 65 and older
- 10.7%
- Households
- 1,723
- Foreign-born
- 6%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kimberly ›
Education in Kimberly
18.8% of adults 25 and older in Kimberly have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kimberly
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Drive alone
- 72.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.7%
Kimberly vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly | 5,111 | $97,799 | $339,400 | $1,127 |
| Hansen | 1,225 | $50,083 | $220,200 | $788 |
| Twin Falls | 54,164 | $61,205 | $321,300 | $1,082 |
| Eden | 421 | $34,250 | $175,900 | $933 |
| Murtaugh | 129 | $48,750 | $253,800 | — |
| Filer | 2,925 | $64,671 | $247,500 | $1,168 |
| Hazelton | 977 | $57,656 | $221,300 | $692 |
| Jerome | 12,930 | $66,894 | $225,400 | $947 |
| Hollister | 347 | $56,944 | $156,300 | $1,054 |
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What is the median household income in Kimberly, ID?
The median household income in Kimberly is $97,799, 26% 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 Kimberly?
The median home value in Kimberly is $339,400, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Kimberly?
The median gross rent in Kimberly is $1,127 per month, about 27.8% of household income.
Is Kimberly, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 26% higher than the Idaho median; home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 0%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 19.3%.
What is the median age in Kimberly?
The median age in Kimberly is 32.2 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Kimberly?
The average commute to work in Kimberly is 18 minutes; 13.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kimberly?
The unemployment rate in Kimberly is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kimberly?
18.8% of adults in Kimberly 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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