Living in Lost River, Idaho

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lost River · Census data 2020–2024

Lost River has 55 residents with a median age of 76.9. .

Lost River is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Lost River at a glance

Population
55
Median age
76.9State: 37.3
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%

Is Lost River a good place to live?

The weather is best in June to September.

Housing in Lost River: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
40
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
72.5%Includes seasonal homes
Average household size
2.09

72.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lost River has many vacation and second homes.

Lost River demographics

Population
55
Median age
76.9
Under 18
0%
65 and older
89.1%
Households
11
Foreign-born
7.3%
Veterans
41.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White76.4%
Hispanic or Latino5.5%
Black10.9%
Asian7.3%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lost River ›

Education in Lost River

30.8% of adults 25 and older in Lost River have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 30.8% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Lost River30.8%
Idaho31.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Lost River

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.7%
Average commute
—State: 22 min
Work from home
47.8%
Drive alone
0%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
52.2%
Homes with broadband
100%

Lost River vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Lost River55———
Moore228$70,625$232,700—
Mackay602$43,897$279,500—
Arco850$37,644$192,000$564
Carey1,196$59,375$311,800$1,063
Bellevue2,588$72,712$539,000$1,109
Sun Valley1,460$125,987$962,500—
Hailey9,665$90,760$637,800$1,460
Ketchum3,594$93,046$824,000$1,186

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Living in Lost River: FAQ

Is Lost River, ID a good place to live?

What is the median age in Lost River?

The median age in Lost River is 76.9 years (Idaho: 37.3).

What is the unemployment rate in Lost River?

The unemployment rate in Lost River is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Lost River?

30.8% of adults in Lost River 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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