Living in Teton, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Teton · Census data 2020–2024
Teton has 877 residents with a median age of 33.8. The median household income is $67,321 (13% lower than the Idaho median), the median home value is $249,300, the median rent is $1,143/month.
Teton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Teton at a glance
- Population
- 877
- Median age
- 33.8State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $67,321State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $249,300State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $1,143/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 82.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Teton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Idaho median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Teton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Teton the median home value is $249,300, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,143 per month, which is 19.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,265 a month in housing costs.
Teton median household income
The median household income in Teton is $67,321 and the income per person is $31,739. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Teton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 331
- Owner-occupied
- 82.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.7%
- Vacant
- 7.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.88
Teton demographics
- Population
- 877
- Median age
- 33.8
- Under 18
- 31.4%
- 65 and older
- 9.2%
- Households
- 305
- Foreign-born
- 14%
- Veterans
- 2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Teton ›
Education in Teton
16.8% of adults 25 and older in Teton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Teton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 13.6%
- Drive alone
- 78.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
Teton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teton | 877 | $67,321 | $249,300 | $1,143 |
| Newdale | 525 | $85,625 | $302,100 | $888 |
| Sugar City | 2,122 | $66,953 | $350,000 | $1,330 |
| St. Anthony | 3,911 | $53,152 | $231,900 | $793 |
| Parker | 607 | $93,750 | $289,600 | $1,304 |
| Rexburg | 40,543 | $50,617 | $395,100 | $1,004 |
| Ashton | 1,417 | $65,428 | $221,300 | $1,025 |
| Ririe | 1,079 | $67,123 | $160,700 | $1,144 |
| Rigby | 5,404 | $85,056 | $336,200 | $1,180 |
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What is the median household income in Teton, ID?
The median household income in Teton is $67,321, 13% 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 Teton?
The median home value in Teton is $249,300, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Teton?
The median gross rent in Teton is $1,143 per month, about 19.6% of household income.
Is Teton, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Idaho median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
What is the median age in Teton?
The median age in Teton is 33.8 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Teton?
The average commute to work in Teton is 25 minutes; 13.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Teton?
The unemployment rate in Teton is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Teton?
16.8% of adults in Teton 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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