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Ashton, Idaho

city · Fremont County

At a glance

1,417
Population
$221,300
Median home value (all homes)
27% below U.S. median
$287,052
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,025/mo
Median rent
24% below U.S. median
$65,428
Median household income
17% below U.S. median
14.7 min
Average commute
91.2%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
5.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 90 — 10% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing9% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities11% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost46% below
For business: Idaho is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college24 mi
Nearest community college49 mi
Nearest technical college25 mi
High school graduates83.3%
College graduates16.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Panhandle Area Council
The Panhandle Area Council (PAC) is an Economic Development Organization that provides small business loans, project financing, and community development services to advance economic development opportunities across Idaho. Additionally, PAC operates an Innovation Space that provides office space and industrial bays for lease to start-ups and expanding businesses.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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