Living in Stanley, Idaho

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Stanley · Census data 2020–2024

Stanley has 319 residents with a median age of 73.1. .

Stanley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Stanley at a glance

Population
319
Median age
73.1State: 37.3
Homeowners
98.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
77.1%

Is Stanley a good place to live?

Cons: A poverty rate of 21.3%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Housing in Stanley: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
296
Owner-occupied
98.8%
Renter-occupied
1.2%
Vacant
42.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1995
Average household size
1.49

42.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Stanley has many vacation and second homes.

Stanley demographics

Population
319
Median age
73.1
Under 18
0%
65 and older
78.7%
Households
169
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Stanley ›

Education in Stanley

77.1% of adults 25 and older in Stanley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Stanley77.1%
Idaho31.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Stanley

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.7%
Average commute
—State: 22 min
Work from home
99.2%
Drive alone
0%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Stanley vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Stanley319———
Challis854$40,750$176,400$539
Ketchum3,594$93,046$824,000$1,186
Sun Valley1,460$125,987$962,500—

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Living in Stanley: FAQ

Is Stanley, ID a good place to live?

Minuses: a poverty rate of 21.3%.

What is the median age in Stanley?

The median age in Stanley is 73.1 years (Idaho: 37.3).

What is the unemployment rate in Stanley?

The unemployment rate in Stanley is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Stanley?

77.1% of adults in Stanley 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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