Living in Orofino, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Orofino · Census data 2020–2024
Orofino has 3,260 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $53,438 (31% lower than the Idaho median), the median home value is $223,400, the median rent is $949/month.
Orofino at a glance
- Population
- 3,260
- Median age
- 44.8State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $53,438State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $223,400State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $949/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 75.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.3%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Orofino a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Idaho median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Orofino
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Orofino the median home value is $223,400, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $949 per month, which is 32.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,575 a month in housing costs.
Orofino median household income
The median household income in Orofino is $53,438 and the income per person is $27,392. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Orofino: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,239
- Owner-occupied
- 75.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.1%
- Vacant
- 13.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.37
Orofino demographics
- Population
- 3,260
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 13.1%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 1,075
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 11.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Orofino ›
Education in Orofino
16.3% of adults 25 and older in Orofino have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Orofino
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Drive alone
- 79.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.7%
Orofino vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orofino | 3,260 | $53,438 | $223,400 | $949 |
| Peck | 194 | $58,182 | $152,800 | $867 |
| Weippe | 320 | $29,946 | $115,900 | — |
| Nezperce | 522 | $62,857 | $189,300 | $525 |
| Craigmont | 509 | $60,000 | $207,300 | $959 |
| Kamiah | 1,084 | $36,071 | $222,500 | $543 |
| Elk River | 124 | $54,904 | $225,000 | — |
| Culdesac | 411 | $49,167 | $160,400 | $892 |
| Kendrick | 327 | $64,821 | $207,100 | $1,051 |
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What is the median household income in Orofino, ID?
The median household income in Orofino is $53,438, 31% 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 Orofino?
The median home value in Orofino is $223,400, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Orofino?
The median gross rent in Orofino is $949 per month, about 32.4% of household income.
Is Orofino, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Idaho median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
What is the median age in Orofino?
The median age in Orofino is 44.8 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Orofino?
The average commute to work in Orofino is 18 minutes; 11.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Orofino?
The unemployment rate in Orofino is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Orofino?
16.3% of adults in Orofino 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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