Living in Pocatello, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pocatello · Census data 2020–2024
Pocatello has 57,635 residents with a median age of 33.1. The median household income is $60,418 (22% lower than the Idaho median), the median home value is $271,000, the median rent is $948/month.
Pocatello at a glance
- Population
- 57,635
- Median age
- 33.1State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $60,418State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $271,000State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $948/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 64.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.6%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Pocatello a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Idaho median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Pocatello
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pocatello the median home value is $271,000, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $948 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,370 a month in housing costs.
Pocatello median household income
The median household income in Pocatello is $60,418 and the income per person is $32,287. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Pocatello: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 24,135
- Owner-occupied
- 64.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.5%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.46
Pocatello demographics
- Population
- 57,635
- Median age
- 33.1
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 13.8%
- Households
- 22,510
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pocatello ›
Education in Pocatello
32.6% of adults 25 and older in Pocatello have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 13.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pocatello
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Drive alone
- 75.3%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
Pocatello vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocatello | 57,635 | $60,418 | $271,000 | $948 |
| Chubbuck | 16,126 | $82,977 | $341,700 | $1,048 |
| Tyhee | 1,568 | $93,125 | $461,000 | $1,320 |
| Arbon Valley | 562 | $61,750 | $273,600 | — |
| Fort Hall | 2,654 | $44,514 | $203,300 | $672 |
| Inkom | 936 | $85,625 | $270,600 | — |
| Aberdeen | 2,564 | $82,619 | $174,500 | $650 |
| McCammon | 909 | $66,250 | $296,300 | $973 |
| American Falls | 4,712 | $57,783 | $185,600 | $737 |
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What is the median household income in Pocatello, ID?
The median household income in Pocatello is $60,418, 22% 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 Pocatello?
The median home value in Pocatello is $271,000, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Pocatello?
The median gross rent in Pocatello is $948 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is Pocatello, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Idaho median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
What is the median age in Pocatello?
The median age in Pocatello is 33.1 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Pocatello?
The average commute to work in Pocatello is 16 minutes; 11.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pocatello?
The unemployment rate in Pocatello is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pocatello?
32.6% of adults in Pocatello 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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