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Shelley, Idaho

city · Bingham County

At a glance

5,092
Population
$295,200
Median home value (all homes)
3% below U.S. median
$445,410
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,265/mo
Median rent
6% below U.S. median
$77,563
Median household income
1% below U.S. median
20.4 min
Average commute
92.3%
Homes with broadband
89.01%
Locations with fiber available
7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 95 — 5% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing15% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities27% below
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost25% 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 college8 mi
Nearest community college10 mi
Nearest technical college9 mi
High school graduates89.8%
College graduates21.5%

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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