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Payette, Idaho

city · Payette County

At a glance

8,536
Population
$276,500
Median home value (all homes)
9% below U.S. median
$376,631
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$837/mo
Median rent
38% below U.S. median
$55,208
Median household income
30% below U.S. median
22.3 min
Average commute
88.5%
Homes with broadband
9%
Locations with fiber available
5.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 94 — 6% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing9% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities25% below
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost18% 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 college32 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college36 mi
High school graduates83.8%
College graduates11.9%

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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