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Wendell, Idaho

city · Gooding County

At a glance

2,981
Population
$242,100
Median home value (all homes)
20% below U.S. median
$336,079
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$815/mo
Median rent
40% below U.S. median
$57,266
Median household income
27% below U.S. median
21.2 min
Average commute
78.1%
Homes with broadband
0.8%
Locations with fiber available
6.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing3% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities16% below
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost22% 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 college95 mi
Nearest community college18 mi
Nearest technical college10 mi
High school graduates65.2%
College graduates11.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region Region IV Development
Frontier Community Resources exists to empower South-Central Idaho’s community leaders and business owners by connecting them with resources and technical assistance. Frontier also helps grow the community in Southern Idaho by helping small businesses meet their financing needs.
region Southern Idaho Economic Development
Formed in 2001, Southern Idaho Economic Development Organization (SIEDO) is a joint venture of public and private sectors throughout the Magic Valley formed to help diversify and strengthen the local economy by retaining and attracting business to the Southern Idaho region.
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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