Living in Riggins, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Riggins · Census data 2020–2024
Riggins has 263 residents with a median age of 63.8. The median household income is $31,471 (60% lower than the Idaho median), the median home value is $352,300, the median rent is $636/month.
Riggins is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Riggins at a glance
- Population
- 263
- Median age
- 63.8State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $31,471State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $352,300State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $636/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 51.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Riggins a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 60% lower than the Idaho median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 18.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Riggins
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Riggins the median home value is $352,300, 6% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $636 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $875 a month in housing costs.
Riggins median household income
The median household income in Riggins is $31,471 and the income per person is $27,697. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Riggins: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 276
- Owner-occupied
- 51.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.3%
- Vacant
- 36.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 1.49
36.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Riggins has many vacation and second homes.
Riggins demographics
- Population
- 263
- Median age
- 63.8
- Under 18
- 11.4%
- 65 and older
- 47.9%
- Households
- 176
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 12.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Riggins ›
Education in Riggins
12% of adults 25 and older in Riggins have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Riggins
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 25.3%
- Drive alone
- 42.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 18.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 67.6%
Riggins vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riggins | 263 | $31,471 | $352,300 | $636 |
| New Meadows | 411 | $78,594 | $331,800 | $1,125 |
| Grangeville | 3,515 | $61,322 | $293,300 | $699 |
| McCall | 3,946 | $60,253 | $676,500 | $1,134 |
| Cottonwood | 1,131 | $79,271 | $234,700 | $1,010 |
| Wallowa Lake | 105 | $86,281 | $365,000 | — |
| Joseph | 1,054 | $54,444 | $334,900 | $1,151 |
| Enterprise | 2,131 | $58,393 | $319,800 | $798 |
| Council | 871 | $50,208 | $201,300 | $779 |
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What is the median household income in Riggins, ID?
The median household income in Riggins is $31,471, 60% 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 Riggins?
The median home value in Riggins is $352,300, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Riggins?
The median gross rent in Riggins is $636 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is Riggins, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 60% lower than the Idaho median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 18.3%.
What is the median age in Riggins?
The median age in Riggins is 63.8 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Riggins?
The average commute to work in Riggins is 21 minutes; 25.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Riggins?
The unemployment rate in Riggins is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Riggins?
12% of adults in Riggins 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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