Cost of Living in Grangeville, ID

Population 3,443 · Idaho · Data vintage 2023

75
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Grangeville sits on the smaller end of the Idaho city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. An unemployment rate of 0.5% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Grangeville lies roughly 130 miles southeast of the nearest major metro, Spokane Valley — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 24% lower than Spokane Valley's $344,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 86
Rent 60

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Grangeville

The median home value in Grangeville is $262,000 — 14% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $783/month, 40% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $59,013/year is 21% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.5%, below the national average of 4.8%. Idaho's top state income tax rate is 5.8% and the combined sales tax is 6.0%. Overall, Grangeville has a cost of living index of 75 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 25% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$262,000
14% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$82,175
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$783/mo
40% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
27.9x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$752
1 BR
$822
2 BR
$982
3 BR
$1,367
4 BR
$1,643
Owner-occupied 63.3%
Renter-occupied 36.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$783
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,397/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
21.5 min
20% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
0.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.5%
Carpooled
11.6%
Walked
5.7%
Work from home
0.5%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 5.8%
Total Sales Tax 6.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 0.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$59,013
21% below avg
Per Capita Income
$30,606
Unemployment Rate
0.5%
90% below avg
Poverty Rate
16.0%
Labor Force Participation
61.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.1%
Graduate degree 5.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 48.1
Male median age 46.6
Female median age 48.5

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 44 — Good
63.8%
Good air days/yr
98
Max AQI recorded
222
PM2.5 days
143
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

77%
4-Year Graduation Rate
16.1:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
1,224
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Grangeville, ID?

Grangeville has a cost index of 75 (100 = national average). It is 25% below the national average.

What is average rent in Grangeville, ID?

The median gross rent in Grangeville is $783 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Grangeville?

The median home value in Grangeville is $262,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Grangeville?

The median household income in Grangeville is $59,013 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Grangeville, ID?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Grangeville is 6.0%. The Idaho state income tax top rate is 5.8%.

Is Grangeville, ID affordable?

Yes, Grangeville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 75 — about 25% below the US national average of 100.

Grangeville at a Glance

Population
3,443
Median Income
$59,013
Home Value
$262,000
Median Rent
$783/mo
Unemployment
0.5%
Sales Tax
6.0%
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