Living in Wendell, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wendell · Census data 2020–2024
Wendell has 2,981 residents with a median age of 42.1. The median household income is $57,266 (26% lower than the Idaho median), the median home value is $242,100, the median rent is $815/month.
Wendell at a glance
- Population
- 2,981
- Median age
- 42.1State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $57,266State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $242,100State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $815/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 70.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.9%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Wendell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Idaho median; unemployment of 6.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Wendell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wendell the median home value is $242,100, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $815 per month, which is 21.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,073 a month in housing costs.
Wendell median household income
The median household income in Wendell is $57,266 and the income per person is $28,392. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Wendell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,127
- Owner-occupied
- 70.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.1%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.74
Wendell demographics
- Population
- 2,981
- Median age
- 42.1
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 1,080
- Foreign-born
- 22.6%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wendell ›
Education in Wendell
11.9% of adults 25 and older in Wendell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wendell
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Drive alone
- 68.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.1%
Wendell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell | 2,981 | $57,266 | $242,100 | $815 |
| Hagerman | 1,276 | $59,808 | $194,700 | $991 |
| Jerome | 12,930 | $66,894 | $225,400 | $947 |
| Gooding | 3,778 | $41,899 | $186,100 | $861 |
| Buhl | 4,673 | $55,568 | $247,500 | $1,148 |
| Filer | 2,925 | $64,671 | $247,500 | $1,168 |
| Bliss | 229 | $65,500 | $118,800 | — |
| Shoshone | 1,911 | $69,392 | $229,800 | $1,031 |
| Twin Falls | 54,164 | $61,205 | $321,300 | $1,082 |
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What is the median household income in Wendell, ID?
The median household income in Wendell is $57,266, 26% 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 Wendell?
The median home value in Wendell is $242,100, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Wendell?
The median gross rent in Wendell is $815 per month, about 21.8% of household income.
Is Wendell, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Idaho median; unemployment of 6.4%.
What is the median age in Wendell?
The median age in Wendell is 42.1 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Wendell?
The average commute to work in Wendell is 21 minutes; 4.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wendell?
The unemployment rate in Wendell is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wendell?
11.9% of adults in Wendell 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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