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New Meadows, Idaho

city · Adams County

At a glance

411
Population
$331,800
Median home value (all homes)
9% above U.S. median
$636,411
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,125/mo
Median rent
17% below U.S. median
$78,594
Median household income
0% above U.S. median
25.3 min
Average commute
75.8%
Homes with broadband
65.69%
Locations with fiber available
7.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 101 — 1% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing27% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities6% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost7% 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 college91 mi
Nearest community college74 mi
Nearest technical college90 mi
High school graduates94.7%
College graduates26.2%

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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