Living in Moyie Springs, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Moyie Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Moyie Springs has 1,378 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $61,615 (21% lower than the Idaho median), the median home value is $356,800, the median rent is $742/month.
Moyie Springs is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Moyie Springs at a glance
- Population
- 1,378
- Median age
- 38.9State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $61,615State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $356,800State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $742/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 67.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.3%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Moyie Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Idaho median; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Moyie Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Moyie Springs the median home value is $356,800, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $742 per month, which is 14.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,451 a month in housing costs.
Moyie Springs median household income
The median household income in Moyie Springs is $61,615 and the income per person is $30,935. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Moyie Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 516
- Owner-occupied
- 67.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.7%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.89
Moyie Springs demographics
- Population
- 1,378
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 26.9%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 477
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Moyie Springs ›
Education in Moyie Springs
29.3% of adults 25 and older in Moyie Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 14.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Moyie Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Drive alone
- 71.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Moyie Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moyie Springs | 1,378 | $61,615 | $356,800 | $742 |
| Bonners Ferry | 2,669 | $52,500 | $281,400 | $1,145 |
| Sylvanite | 145 | $61,000 | $400,000 | — |
| Troy | 871 | $32,250 | $257,600 | $750 |
| Yaak | 293 | $60,000 | $380,800 | $929 |
| Kootenai | 1,022 | $70,885 | $370,800 | $1,673 |
| Hope | 112 | $98,750 | $625,000 | — |
| Ponderay | 1,534 | $51,346 | $436,700 | $1,099 |
| East Hope | 265 | $93,000 | $440,900 | $1,375 |
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What is the median household income in Moyie Springs, ID?
The median household income in Moyie Springs is $61,615, 21% 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 Moyie Springs?
The median home value in Moyie Springs is $356,800, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Moyie Springs?
The median gross rent in Moyie Springs is $742 per month, about 14.3% of household income.
Is Moyie Springs, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Idaho median; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
What is the median age in Moyie Springs?
The median age in Moyie Springs is 38.9 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Moyie Springs?
The average commute to work in Moyie Springs is 21 minutes; 13.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Moyie Springs?
The unemployment rate in Moyie Springs is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Moyie Springs?
29.3% of adults in Moyie 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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