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Cost of Living in Canyon County, ID

Population 250,790 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,347
Median home value$390,000
Median household income$76,488

The median rent in Canyon County, ID is $1,347/month, 9% higher than the Idaho median and 5% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $390,000, 17% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $76,488 a year, about the same as the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 21.1%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $53,880/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 5.1×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,972/mo

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Canyon County vs. Idaho vs. U.S.

Canyon CountyIdahoU.S.
Median rent$1,347$1,238$1,413
Median home value$390,000$418,600$332,700
Median household income$76,488$77,800$80,734
Homeownership rate75.5%72.1%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher23.2%31.8%35.7%
Poverty rate10.5%10.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.7%3.7%5.2%
Work from home13.0%13.3%15.1%
Median age34.937.338.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Canyon County, ID?

The median gross rent in Canyon County, ID is $1,347 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $53,880 a year in gross income.

Is Canyon County, ID expensive to live in?

Rent there is 5% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 5.1 times the median household income.

Other counties in Idaho

Ada County, IDRent $1,577 · Income $91,502Kootenai 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 $66,499Madison County, IDRent $1,014 · Income $60,160

Counties with a similar cost of living

Gillespie County, TXRent $1,340 · Income $76,162Brunswick County, NCRent $1,351 · Income $77,024Wicomico County, MDRent $1,327 · Income $76,210Linn County, ORRent $1,320 · Income $76,329Yuba County, CARent $1,311 · Income $76,373Kent County, DERent $1,354 · Income $74,477

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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