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Melba, Idaho

city · Canyon County

At a glance

617
Population
$301,200
Median home value (all homes)
1% below U.S. median
$682,983
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,067/mo
Median rent
21% below U.S. median
$45,750
Median household income
42% below U.S. median
29.9 min
Average commute
89.2%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
0.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 99 — 1% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing17% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities8% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost10% 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 college13 mi
Nearest community college17 mi
Nearest technical college13 mi
High school graduates82.2%
College graduates9.5%

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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