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Genesee, Idaho

city · Latah County

At a glance

1,265
Population
$316,800
Median home value (all homes)
4% above U.S. median
$461,352
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,148/mo
Median rent
15% below U.S. median
$85,673
Median household income
9% above U.S. median
22.7 min
Average commute
88.1%
Homes with broadband
74.95%
Locations with fiber available
4.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 98 — 2% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing22% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities17% below
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost17% 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 college11 mi
Nearest community college72 mi
Nearest technical college10 mi
High school graduates96.3%
College graduates40.7%

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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