Living in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lava Hot Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Lava Hot Springs has 218 residents with a median age of 55.7. The median home value is $316,700, the median rent is $870/month.
Lava Hot Springs is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lava Hot Springs at a glance
- Population
- 218
- Median age
- 55.7State: 37.3
- Median home value
- $316,700State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $870/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 67.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.4%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Lava Hot Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 16%; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lava Hot Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lava Hot Springs the median home value is $316,700, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, which is 45% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $875 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Lava Hot Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 202
- Owner-occupied
- 67.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.4%
- Vacant
- 49.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.04
49.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lava Hot Springs has many vacation and second homes.
Lava Hot Springs demographics
- Population
- 218
- Median age
- 55.7
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 32.6%
- Households
- 102
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lava Hot Springs ›
Education in Lava Hot Springs
18.4% of adults 25 and older in Lava Hot Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lava Hot Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 16%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 28.8%
- Drive alone
- 68.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Lava Hot Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lava Hot Springs | 218 | — | $316,700 | $870 |
| Arimo | 351 | $67,857 | $235,700 | — |
| McCammon | 909 | $66,250 | $296,300 | $973 |
| Bancroft | 250 | $78,281 | $164,200 | $1,104 |
| Downey | 803 | $56,667 | $173,800 | $865 |
| Grace | 1,349 | $72,885 | $189,500 | $883 |
| Inkom | 936 | $85,625 | $270,600 | — |
| Soda Springs | 3,158 | $57,361 | $241,400 | $843 |
| Pocatello | 57,635 | $60,418 | $271,000 | $948 |
More for people moving to Lava Hot Springs
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What is the average home price in Lava Hot Springs?
The median home value in Lava Hot Springs is $316,700, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Lava Hot Springs?
The median gross rent in Lava Hot Springs is $870 per month, about 45% of household income.
Is Lava Hot Springs, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 16%; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
What is the median age in Lava Hot Springs?
The median age in Lava Hot Springs is 55.7 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Lava Hot Springs?
The average commute to work in Lava Hot Springs is 31 minutes; 28.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lava Hot Springs?
The unemployment rate in Lava Hot Springs is 16% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lava Hot Springs?
18.4% of adults in Lava Hot Springs 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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