Living in New Plymouth, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Plymouth · Census data 2020–2024
New Plymouth has 1,794 residents with a median age of 32.7. The median household income is $65,375 (16% lower than the Idaho median), the median home value is $277,500, the median rent is $1,062/month.
New Plymouth at a glance
- Population
- 1,794
- Median age
- 32.7State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $65,375State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $277,500State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $1,062/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 74.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is New Plymouth a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.4%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Idaho median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in New Plymouth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Plymouth the median home value is $277,500, 17% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,062 per month, which is 30.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,193 a month in housing costs.
New Plymouth median household income
The median household income in New Plymouth is $65,375 and the income per person is $26,142. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in New Plymouth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 750
- Owner-occupied
- 74.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.2%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.48
New Plymouth demographics
- Population
- 1,794
- Median age
- 32.7
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 17.9%
- Households
- 723
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Plymouth ›
Education in New Plymouth
28.9% of adults 25 and older in New Plymouth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Plymouth
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 1.5%
- Drive alone
- 82.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
New Plymouth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Plymouth | 1,794 | $65,375 | $277,500 | $1,062 |
| Fruitland | 6,663 | $65,457 | $329,600 | $798 |
| Ontario | 11,842 | $46,308 | $236,300 | $804 |
| Payette | 8,536 | $55,208 | $276,500 | $837 |
| Letha | 109 | $85,761 | — | — |
| Nyssa | 3,240 | $69,183 | $204,300 | $916 |
| Parma | 1,928 | $49,231 | $274,300 | $980 |
| Notus | 573 | $64,813 | $287,000 | $1,125 |
| Emmett | 8,275 | $58,750 | $342,000 | $1,042 |
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What is the median household income in New Plymouth, ID?
The median household income in New Plymouth is $65,375, 16% 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 New Plymouth?
The median home value in New Plymouth is $277,500, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in New Plymouth?
The median gross rent in New Plymouth is $1,062 per month, about 30.4% of household income.
Is New Plymouth, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.4%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Idaho median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%.
What is the median age in New Plymouth?
The median age in New Plymouth is 32.7 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in New Plymouth?
The average commute to work in New Plymouth is 25 minutes; 1.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Plymouth?
The unemployment rate in New Plymouth is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Plymouth?
28.9% of adults in New Plymouth 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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