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Cost of Living in Blaine County, ID

Population 24,951 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,338
Median home value$735,300
Median household income$92,566

The median rent in Blaine County, ID is $1,338/month, 8% higher than the Idaho median and 5% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $735,300, 121% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $92,566 a year, 19% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 17.3%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $53,520/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 7.9×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $3,718/mo

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Blaine County vs. Idaho vs. U.S.

Blaine CountyIdahoU.S.
Median rent$1,338$1,238$1,413
Median home value$735,300$418,600$332,700
Median household income$92,566$77,800$80,734
Homeownership rate73.5%72.1%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher48.0%31.8%35.7%
Poverty rate6.6%10.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate2.1%3.7%5.2%
Work from home14.6%13.3%15.1%
Median age45.637.338.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Blaine County, ID?

The median gross rent in Blaine County, ID is $1,338 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $53,520 a year in gross income.

Is Blaine County, ID expensive to live in?

Rent there is 5% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 7.9 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

Ascension Parish, LARent $1,318 · Income $91,549Kent County, RIRent $1,327 · Income $94,345Cape May County, NJRent $1,360 · Income $91,128Cheatham County, TNRent $1,345 · Income $89,852Cecil County, MDRent $1,377 · Income $92,007Wise County, TXRent $1,299 · Income $93,421

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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