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Fairfield, Idaho

city · Camas County

At a glance

499
Population
$250,000
Median home value (all homes)
18% below U.S. median
$394,938
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,125/mo
Median rent
17% below U.S. median
$71,250
Median household income
9% below U.S. median
40.3 min
Average commute
97.9%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 94 — 6% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing0% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities9% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost48% 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 college73 mi
Nearest community college55 mi
Nearest technical college45 mi
High school graduates72.1%
College graduates33.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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.
region Southern Idaho Economic Development
Formed in 2001, Southern Idaho Economic Development Organization (SIEDO) is a joint venture of public and private sectors throughout the Magic Valley formed to help diversify and strengthen the local economy by retaining and attracting business to the Southern Idaho region.
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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