Living in St. Charles, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Charles · Census data 2020–2024
St. Charles has 145 residents with a median age of 34.1. The median home value is $210,000.
St. Charles is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. Charles at a glance
- Population
- 145
- Median age
- 34.1State: 37.3
- Median home value
- $210,000State: $418,600
- Homeowners
- 97.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is St. Charles a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 28.6%; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in St. Charles
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Charles the median home value is $210,000, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in St. Charles: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 129
- Owner-occupied
- 97.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.1%
- Vacant
- 63.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1944
- Average household size
- 3.09
63.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that St. Charles has many vacation and second homes.
St. Charles demographics
- Population
- 145
- Median age
- 34.1
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 29%
- Households
- 47
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Charles ›
Education in St. Charles
22.6% of adults 25 and older in St. Charles have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Charles
- Unemployment rate
- 28.6%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 28.9%
- Drive alone
- 55.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.9%
St. Charles vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Charles | 145 | — | $210,000 | — |
| Bloomington | 255 | $79,583 | $377,300 | — |
| Paris | 562 | $95,000 | $267,300 | $1,069 |
| Garden City | 608 | $51,875 | $654,900 | — |
| Montpelier | 2,694 | $61,375 | $240,300 | $535 |
| Laketown | 437 | $79,211 | $405,600 | — |
| Franklin | 1,034 | $81,830 | $370,200 | $1,282 |
| Cokeville | 370 | $69,375 | $244,800 | $950 |
| Richmond | 3,000 | $110,428 | $395,200 | $1,063 |
More for people moving to St. Charles
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What is the average home price in St. Charles?
The median home value in St. Charles is $210,000, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
Is St. Charles, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 28.6%; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
What is the median age in St. Charles?
The median age in St. Charles is 34.1 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in St. Charles?
The average commute to work in St. Charles is 21 minutes; 28.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Charles?
The unemployment rate in St. Charles is 28.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Charles?
22.6% of adults in St. Charles 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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