Living in Weston, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Weston · Census data 2020–2024
Weston has 569 residents with a median age of 26.6. The median household income is $88,462 (14% higher than the Idaho median), the median home value is $344,300, the median rent is $1,750/month.
Weston is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Weston at a glance
- Population
- 569
- Median age
- 26.6State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $88,462State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $344,300State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $1,750/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 92.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Weston a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Idaho median; home values 18% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 2.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Weston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Weston the median home value is $344,300, 3% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,750 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,650 a month in housing costs.
Weston median household income
The median household income in Weston is $88,462 and the income per person is $26,544. 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Weston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 156
- Owner-occupied
- 92.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.1%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 3.65
Weston demographics
- Population
- 569
- Median age
- 26.6
- Under 18
- 40.8%
- 65 and older
- 10.9%
- Households
- 156
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Weston ›
Education in Weston
21.1% of adults 25 and older in Weston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Weston
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Drive alone
- 88.8%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
Weston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston | 569 | $88,462 | $344,300 | $1,750 |
| Cornish | 236 | $97,500 | $296,100 | $1,063 |
| Dayton | 500 | $82,083 | $308,300 | — |
| Preston | 5,928 | $61,039 | $350,300 | $811 |
| Lewiston | 2,408 | $98,583 | $390,500 | $921 |
| Trenton | 526 | $95,313 | $358,300 | — |
| Clarkston | 623 | $75,208 | $326,500 | $914 |
| Franklin | 1,034 | $81,830 | $370,200 | $1,282 |
| Clifton | 788 | $89,583 | $339,400 | $1,021 |
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What is the median household income in Weston, ID?
The median household income in Weston is $88,462, 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 Weston?
The median home value in Weston is $344,300, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Weston?
The median gross rent in Weston is $1,750 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Weston, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Idaho median; home values 18% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 2.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Weston?
The median age in Weston is 26.6 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Weston?
The average commute to work in Weston is 30 minutes; 6.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Weston?
The unemployment rate in Weston is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Weston?
21.1% of adults in Weston 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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