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Bancroft, Idaho

city · Caribou County

At a glance

250
Population
$164,200
Median home value (all homes)
46% below U.S. median
$364,275
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,104/mo
Median rent
18% below U.S. median
$78,281
Median household income
0% below U.S. median
28.5 min
Average commute
95.9%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 84 — 16% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing28% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities23% below
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost5% above
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 college30 mi
Nearest community college53 mi
Nearest technical college32 mi
High school graduates95.2%
College graduates10.3%

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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