Living in Rockford Bay, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rockford Bay · Census data 2020–2024
Rockford Bay has 336 residents with a median age of 61.3. The median household income is $125,192 (61% higher than the Idaho median), the median home value is $1,112,900.
Rockford Bay is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rockford Bay at a glance
- Population
- 336
- Median age
- 61.3State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $125,192State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $1,112,900State: $418,600
- Homeowners
- 91.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Rockford Bay a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 61% higher than the Idaho median; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
Cons: Home values 166% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rockford Bay
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rockford Bay the median home value is $1,112,900, 235% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,667 a month in housing costs.
Rockford Bay median household income
The median household income in Rockford Bay is $125,192 and the income per person is $89,183. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Rockford Bay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 543
- Owner-occupied
- 91.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.2%
- Vacant
- 73.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.30
73.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Rockford Bay has many vacation and second homes.
Rockford Bay demographics
- Population
- 336
- Median age
- 61.3
- Under 18
- 16.7%
- 65 and older
- 42.9%
- Households
- 146
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 14.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rockford Bay ›
Education in Rockford Bay
56.7% of adults 25 and older in Rockford Bay have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 29.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rockford Bay
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 32.1%
- Drive alone
- 67.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.2%
Rockford Bay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford Bay | 336 | $125,192 | $1,112,900 | — |
| Harrison | 190 | $108,194 | $463,900 | $629 |
| Worley | 230 | $45,536 | $175,000 | $888 |
| Conkling Park | 123 | $31,554 | $644,000 | — |
| Rockford | 493 | $73,661 | $328,600 | $992 |
| Plummer | 1,162 | $54,306 | $197,200 | $932 |
| Fernan Lake Village | 212 | $125,000 | $910,700 | — |
| Huetter | 212 | $39,438 | $300,000 | $862 |
| Coeur d'Alene | 56,447 | $72,338 | $483,500 | $1,468 |
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What is the median household income in Rockford Bay, ID?
The median household income in Rockford Bay is $125,192, 61% 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 Rockford Bay?
The median home value in Rockford Bay is $1,112,900, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
Is Rockford Bay, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 61% higher than the Idaho median; a poverty rate of 8.6%. Minuses: home values 166% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
What is the median age in Rockford Bay?
The median age in Rockford Bay is 61.3 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Rockford Bay?
The average commute to work in Rockford Bay is 26 minutes; 32.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rockford Bay?
The unemployment rate in Rockford Bay is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rockford Bay?
56.7% of adults in Rockford Bay 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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