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Cost of Living in Benewah County, ID

Population 10,142 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$875
Median home value$293,500
Median household income$59,794

The median rent in Benewah County, ID is $875/month, 29% lower than the Idaho median and 38% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $293,500, 12% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $59,794 a year, 23% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 17.6%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $35,000/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.9×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,484/mo

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Benewah County vs. Idaho vs. U.S.

Benewah CountyIdahoU.S.
Median rent$875$1,238$1,413
Median home value$293,500$418,600$332,700
Median household income$59,794$77,800$80,734
Homeownership rate73.2%72.1%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher19.7%31.8%35.7%
Poverty rate12.9%10.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.7%3.7%5.2%
Work from home8.0%13.3%15.1%
Median age45.537.338.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Benewah County, ID?

The median gross rent in Benewah County, ID is $875 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Benewah County, ID?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $35,000 a year in gross income.

Is Benewah County, ID expensive to live in?

Rent there is 38% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 4.9 times the median household income.

Other counties in Idaho

Ada County, IDRent $1,577 · Income $91,502Canyon County, IDRent $1,347 · Income $76,488Kootenai County, IDRent $1,492 · Income $81,861Bonneville County, IDRent $1,133 · Income $79,068Twin Falls County, IDRent $1,089 · Income $67,409Bannock County, IDRent $960 · Income $66,499

Counties with a similar cost of living

Rusk County, WIRent $874 · Income $59,944Texas County, OKRent $873 · Income $60,069Fayette County, IARent $881 · Income $60,165Harrison County, WVRent $879 · Income $60,377Jones County, TXRent $866 · Income $59,464Marion County, OHRent $864 · Income $59,371

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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