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Ketchum, Idaho

city · Blaine County

At a glance

3,594
Population
$824,000
Median home value (all homes)
172% above U.S. median
$1,632,184
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,186/mo
Median rent
12% below U.S. median
$93,046
Median household income
18% above U.S. median
13.4 min
Average commute
95.4%
Homes with broadband
0.99%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 145 — 45% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing189% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities11% below
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost51% 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 college92 mi
Nearest community college76 mi
Nearest technical college67 mi
High school graduates96.8%
College graduates63.2%

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.
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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