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Cost of Living in Fremont County, ID

Population 13,943 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$864
Median home value$314,200
Median household income$72,683

The median rent in Fremont County, ID is $864/month, 30% lower than the Idaho median and 39% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $314,200, 6% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $72,683 a year, 7% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 14.3%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $34,560/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.3×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,589/mo

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Fremont County vs. Idaho vs. U.S.

Fremont CountyIdahoU.S.
Median rent$864$1,238$1,413
Median home value$314,200$418,600$332,700
Median household income$72,683$77,800$80,734
Homeownership rate82.6%72.1%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher22.8%31.8%35.7%
Poverty rate10.1%10.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.9%3.7%5.2%
Work from home11.7%13.3%15.1%
Median age40.037.338.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Fremont County, ID?

The median gross rent in Fremont County, ID is $864 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $34,560 a year in gross income.

Is Fremont County, ID expensive to live in?

Rent there is 39% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 4.3 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

Fulton County, OHRent $863 · Income $72,864Clark County, ILRent $861 · Income $72,927Otter Tail County, MNRent $868 · Income $72,255Trousdale County, TNRent $853 · Income $72,747Waupaca County, WIRent $852 · Income $72,830Polk County, MNRent $855 · Income $73,107

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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