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Burley, Idaho

city · Cassia County (primary) , Minidoka County

At a glance

11,958
Population
$231,300
Median home value (all homes)
24% below U.S. median
$339,601
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$984/mo
Median rent
27% below U.S. median
$67,468
Median household income
14% below U.S. median
16.2 min
Average commute
85.2%
Homes with broadband
99.56%
Locations with fiber available
2.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing6% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities6% below
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost40% below
For business: Idaho is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college73 mi
Nearest community college35 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates84.5%
College graduates15.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Burley
Burley's City Administration and Economic Development office offers information and support for locating or starting a business in Burley, Idaho, and coordinates with regional partners to support business development and relocation.
region Region IV Development
Frontier Community Resources exists to empower South-Central Idaho’s community leaders and business owners by connecting them with resources and technical assistance. Frontier also helps grow the community in Southern Idaho by helping small businesses meet their financing needs.
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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