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Cost of Living in Bonneville County, ID

Population 129,523 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,133
Median home value$368,800
Median household income$79,068

The median rent in Bonneville County, ID is $1,133/month, 8% lower than the Idaho median and 20% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $368,800, 11% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $79,068 a year, about the same as the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 17.2%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $45,320/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.7×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,865/mo

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Bonneville County vs. Idaho vs. U.S.

Bonneville CountyIdahoU.S.
Median rent$1,133$1,238$1,413
Median home value$368,800$418,600$332,700
Median household income$79,068$77,800$80,734
Homeownership rate71.7%72.1%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher33.1%31.8%35.7%
Poverty rate9.8%10.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.6%3.7%5.2%
Work from home10.4%13.3%15.1%
Median age33.637.338.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Bonneville County, ID?

The median gross rent in Bonneville County, ID is $1,133 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $45,320 a year in gross income.

Is Bonneville County, ID expensive to live in?

Rent there is 20% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 4.7 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 $81,861Twin Falls County, IDRent $1,089 · Income $67,409Bannock County, IDRent $960 · Income $66,499Madison County, IDRent $1,014 · Income $60,160

Counties with a similar cost of living

Pickens County, GARent $1,136 · Income $78,930Bartholomew County, INRent $1,127 · Income $79,901Allegheny County, PARent $1,153 · Income $78,548Lumpkin County, GARent $1,142 · Income $77,448Lebanon County, PARent $1,110 · Income $78,425Washington County, MDRent $1,147 · Income $77,747

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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