Living in Paul, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paul · Census data 2020–2024
Paul has 1,586 residents with a median age of 31. The median household income is $66,500 (15% lower than the Idaho median), the median home value is $268,100, the median rent is $828/month.
Paul at a glance
- Population
- 1,586
- Median age
- 31State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $66,500State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $268,100State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $828/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 65.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Paul a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.8%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Idaho median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Paul
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Paul the median home value is $268,100, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $828 per month, which is 14.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,240 a month in housing costs.
Paul median household income
The median household income in Paul is $66,500 and the income per person is $29,569. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Paul: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 710
- Owner-occupied
- 65.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.9%
- Vacant
- 13.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.57
Paul demographics
- Population
- 1,586
- Median age
- 31
- Under 18
- 23.6%
- 65 and older
- 10.8%
- Households
- 616
- Foreign-born
- 14.8%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paul ›
Education in Paul
13.1% of adults 25 and older in Paul have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Paul
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 80.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Paul vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul | 1,586 | $66,500 | $268,100 | $828 |
| Heyburn | 3,693 | $64,179 | $237,800 | $996 |
| Burley | 11,958 | $67,468 | $231,300 | $984 |
| Rupert | 6,190 | $54,741 | $205,200 | $856 |
| Declo | 477 | $46,782 | $235,700 | $1,089 |
| Albion | 376 | $68,125 | $269,400 | $1,361 |
| Hazelton | 977 | $57,656 | $221,300 | $692 |
| Minidoka | 179 | $41,736 | $112,500 | $1,333 |
| Murtaugh | 129 | $48,750 | $253,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Paul, ID?
The median household income in Paul is $66,500, 15% 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 Paul?
The median home value in Paul is $268,100, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Paul?
The median gross rent in Paul is $828 per month, about 14.7% of household income.
Is Paul, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.8%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Idaho median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
What is the median age in Paul?
The median age in Paul is 31 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Paul?
The average commute to work in Paul is 24 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Paul?
The unemployment rate in Paul is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Paul?
13.1% of adults in Paul 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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