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Downey, Idaho

city · Bannock County

At a glance

803
Population
$173,800
Median home value (all homes)
43% below U.S. median
$338,024
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$865/mo
Median rent
36% below U.S. median
$56,667
Median household income
28% below U.S. median
26 min
Average commute
81.1%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
0.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 87 — 13% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing25% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities10% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost4% 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 college34 mi
Nearest community college73 mi
Nearest technical college38 mi
High school graduates86.7%
College graduates23.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Bannock Development Corporation
Portneuf Valley Development provides expertise in business relocation and tailored strategies to help companies grow, connecting them with a skilled labor force from major universities and a community with recreational and cultural opportunities.
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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