Living in Swan Valley, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Swan Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Swan Valley has 281 residents with a median age of 42.7. The median home value is $672,400.
Swan Valley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Swan Valley at a glance
- Population
- 281
- Median age
- 42.7State: 37.3
- Median home value
- $672,400State: $418,600
- Homeowners
- 90.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.4%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Swan Valley a good place to live?
Cons: Home values 61% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Swan Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Swan Valley the median home value is $672,400, 102% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,681 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Swan Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 168
- Owner-occupied
- 90.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.4%
- Vacant
- 36.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.60
36.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Swan Valley has many vacation and second homes.
Swan Valley demographics
- Population
- 281
- Median age
- 42.7
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 106
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Swan Valley ›
Education in Swan Valley
43.4% of adults 25 and older in Swan Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Swan Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 19.4%
- Drive alone
- 72.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Swan Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Valley | 281 | — | $672,400 | — |
| Irwin | 236 | $67,500 | $433,300 | — |
| Victor | 3,067 | $77,267 | $617,300 | $1,405 |
| Wilson | 1,113 | $142,367 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Driggs | 2,925 | $95,392 | $525,100 | $1,169 |
| Alpine Northeast | 355 | $158,720 | $936,600 | — |
| Alpine | 1,222 | $98,942 | $621,600 | $1,313 |
| Moose Wilson Road | 1,535 | $137,500 | $2,000,001 | $2,094 |
| Ririe | 1,079 | $67,123 | $160,700 | $1,144 |
More for people moving to Swan Valley
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What is the average home price in Swan Valley?
The median home value in Swan Valley is $672,400, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
Is Swan Valley, ID a good place to live?
Minuses: home values 61% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
What is the median age in Swan Valley?
The median age in Swan Valley is 42.7 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Swan Valley?
The average commute to work in Swan Valley is 33 minutes; 19.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Swan Valley?
The unemployment rate in Swan Valley is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Swan Valley?
43.4% of adults in Swan Valley 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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