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Montpelier, Idaho

city · Bear Lake County

At a glance

2,694
Population
$240,300
Median home value (all homes)
21% below U.S. median
$298,316
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$535/mo
Median rent
60% below U.S. median
$61,375
Median household income
22% below U.S. median
31.3 min
Average commute
85.9%
Homes with broadband
1.56%
Locations with fiber available
3.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 91 — 9% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing3% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities30% below
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost15% 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 college48 mi
Nearest community college88 mi
Nearest technical college48 mi
High school graduates86.2%
College graduates15.1%

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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