Living in Rigby, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rigby · Census data 2020–2024
Rigby has 5,404 residents with a median age of 31.4. The median household income is $85,056 (9% higher than the Idaho median), the median home value is $336,200, the median rent is $1,180/month.
Rigby at a glance
- Population
- 5,404
- Median age
- 31.4State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $85,056State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $336,200State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $1,180/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 72.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Rigby a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Idaho median; home values 20% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 23 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rigby
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rigby the median home value is $336,200, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,180 per month, which is 26.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,574 a month in housing costs.
Rigby median household income
The median household income in Rigby is $85,056 and the income per person is $30,505. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Rigby: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,950
- Owner-occupied
- 72.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.7%
- Vacant
- 0.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.72
Rigby demographics
- Population
- 5,404
- Median age
- 31.4
- Under 18
- 30.1%
- 65 and older
- 12%
- Households
- 1,944
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rigby ›
Education in Rigby
39.2% of adults 25 and older in Rigby have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 13.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rigby
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Drive alone
- 84.9%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
Rigby vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigby | 5,404 | $85,056 | $336,200 | $1,180 |
| Menan | 876 | $80,833 | $292,700 | $1,313 |
| Lewisville | 453 | $83,750 | $236,500 | $933 |
| Ucon | 1,606 | $89,079 | $340,900 | $969 |
| Ririe | 1,079 | $67,123 | $160,700 | $1,144 |
| Iona | 2,984 | $84,914 | $420,300 | $1,533 |
| Lincoln | 4,002 | $84,280 | $377,500 | $1,218 |
| Roberts | 609 | $62,188 | $258,300 | — |
| Rexburg | 40,543 | $50,617 | $395,100 | $1,004 |
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What is the median household income in Rigby, ID?
The median household income in Rigby is $85,056, 9% higher 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 Rigby?
The median home value in Rigby is $336,200, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Rigby?
The median gross rent in Rigby is $1,180 per month, about 26.6% of household income.
Is Rigby, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Idaho median; home values 20% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 9.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 23 minutes.
What is the median age in Rigby?
The median age in Rigby is 31.4 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Rigby?
The average commute to work in Rigby is 23 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rigby?
The unemployment rate in Rigby is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rigby?
39.2% of adults in Rigby 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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