Living in Moore, Idaho

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

Moore has 228 residents with a median age of 18.7. The median household income is $70,625 (9% lower than the Idaho median), the median home value is $232,700.

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

Moore at a glance

Population
228
Median age
18.7State: 37.3
Median household income
$70,625State: $77,800
Median home value
$232,700State: $418,600
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
29%
Average commute
31 min

Is Moore a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Idaho median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.7%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Moore

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Moore the median home value is $232,700, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,071 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Moore$232,700
Idaho$418,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Idaho$1,238
United States$1,413

Moore median household income

The median household income in Moore is $70,625 and the income per person is $27,178. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).

Median household income

Moore$70,625
Idaho$77,800
United States$80,734

Housing in Moore: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
100
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
31%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1969
Average household size
3.30

31% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Moore has many vacation and second homes.

Moore demographics

Population
228
Median age
18.7
Under 18
44.3%
65 and older
19.3%
Households
69
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
8.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White94.3%
Hispanic or Latino1.3%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Moore

29% of adults 25 and older in Moore have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Moore29%
Idaho31.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Moore

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.7%
Average commute
31 minState: 22 min
Work from home
14.3%
Drive alone
78.6%
Public transit
1.4%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Moore vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Moore228$70,625$232,700—
Arco850$37,644$192,000$564
Mackay602$43,897$279,500—
Carey1,196$59,375$311,800$1,063
Mud Lake491$69,167$171,600$1,077
Bellevue2,588$72,712$539,000$1,109
Sun Valley1,460$125,987$962,500—
Hailey9,665$90,760$637,800$1,460

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Living in Moore: FAQ

What is the median household income in Moore, ID?

The median household income in Moore is $70,625, 9% 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 Moore?

The median home value in Moore is $232,700, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.

Is Moore, ID a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Idaho median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.7%.

What is the median age in Moore?

The median age in Moore is 18.7 years (Idaho: 37.3).

How long is the commute in Moore?

The average commute to work in Moore is 31 minutes; 14.3% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Moore?

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

How educated is Moore?

29% of adults in Moore 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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