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Idaho City, Idaho

city · Boise County

At a glance

581
Population
$408,921
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$780/mo
Median rent
42% below U.S. median
$44,722
Median household income
43% below U.S. median
29.1 min
Average commute
91.5%
Homes with broadband
8.44%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing18% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities35% below
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost7% 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 college24 mi
Nearest community college26 mi
Nearest technical college25 mi
High school graduates97.1%
College graduates16.1%

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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