Living in Ucon, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ucon · Census data 2020–2024
Ucon has 1,606 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $89,079 (14% higher than the Idaho median), the median home value is $340,900, the median rent is $969/month.
Ucon at a glance
- Population
- 1,606
- Median age
- 38.7State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $89,079State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $340,900State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $969/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 92.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.8%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Ucon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Idaho median; home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ucon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ucon the median home value is $340,900, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $969 per month, which is 19.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,429 a month in housing costs.
Ucon median household income
The median household income in Ucon is $89,079 and the income per person is $46,838. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Ucon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 597
- Owner-occupied
- 92.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.3%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.93
Ucon demographics
- Population
- 1,606
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 26.3%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 548
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ucon ›
Education in Ucon
22.8% of adults 25 and older in Ucon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ucon
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 17%
- Drive alone
- 69.3%
- Public transit
- 3.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
Ucon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ucon | 1,606 | $89,079 | $340,900 | $969 |
| Iona | 2,984 | $84,914 | $420,300 | $1,533 |
| Lincoln | 4,002 | $84,280 | $377,500 | $1,218 |
| Rigby | 5,404 | $85,056 | $336,200 | $1,180 |
| Lewisville | 453 | $83,750 | $236,500 | $933 |
| Idaho Falls | 67,725 | $73,110 | $335,500 | $1,075 |
| Ammon | 19,064 | $86,121 | $381,800 | $1,372 |
| Menan | 876 | $80,833 | $292,700 | $1,313 |
| Ririe | 1,079 | $67,123 | $160,700 | $1,144 |
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What is the median household income in Ucon, ID?
The median household income in Ucon is $89,079, 14% 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 Ucon?
The median home value in Ucon is $340,900, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Ucon?
The median gross rent in Ucon is $969 per month, about 19.7% of household income.
Is Ucon, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Idaho median; home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
What is the median age in Ucon?
The median age in Ucon is 38.7 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Ucon?
The average commute to work in Ucon is 20 minutes; 17% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ucon?
The unemployment rate in Ucon is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ucon?
22.8% of adults in Ucon 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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