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Deary, Idaho

city · Latah County

At a glance

458
Population
$237,200
Median home value (all homes)
22% below U.S. median
$499,016
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,125/mo
Median rent
17% below U.S. median
$65,000
Median household income
17% below U.S. median
29.7 min
Average commute
76.9%
Homes with broadband
20%
Locations with fiber available
0.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 92 — 8% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing4% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities11% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost9% 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 college22 mi
Nearest community college62 mi
Nearest technical college22 mi
High school graduates91.2%
College graduates14.2%

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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