Cost of Living in Heyburn, ID

Population 3,678 · Idaho · Data vintage 2023

71
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Buyers in Heyburn can reasonably expect a home to cost less than three years of household income — $205,000 against $70,078 in typical earnings — a ratio that has collapsed to 5:1 or worse in much of the country.

Heyburn lies roughly 145 miles southeast of the nearest major metro, Boise City — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 55% lower than Boise City's $456,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 67
Rent 77

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

About the Cost of Living in Heyburn

The median home value in Heyburn is $205,300 — 33% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,017/month, 23% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $70,078/year is 6% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.1%, 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%. The climate averages highs of 61.6°F and lows of 36.5°F. Overall, Heyburn has a cost of living index of 71 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 29% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$205,300
33% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$172,888
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,017/mo
23% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.8x
Favors buying
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 55.6%
Renter-occupied 44.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,017
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,631/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
14.8 min
45% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
2.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
84.1%
Carpooled
10.2%
Work from home
2.7%

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
$70,078
6% below avg
Per Capita Income
$29,253
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
15% below avg
Poverty Rate
17.1%
Labor Force Participation
78.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 13.9%
Graduate degree 14.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 26.6
Male median age 26.9
Female median age 26.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.6°F
Avg Low
36.5°F
Annual Precip
10.3"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 374353606978888777634837
Low °F 212430354349555345362721
Precip" 1.050.691.021.091.690.780.260.400.660.800.801.06

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Heyburn, ID?

Heyburn has a cost index of 71 (100 = national average). It is 29% below the national average.

What is average rent in Heyburn, ID?

The median gross rent in Heyburn is $1,017 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Heyburn?

The median home value in Heyburn is $205,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Heyburn?

The median household income in Heyburn is $70,078 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Heyburn, ID?

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

Is Heyburn, ID affordable?

Yes, Heyburn is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 71 — about 29% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Heyburn?

Heyburn has average high temperatures of 61.6°F and average lows of 36.5°F. Annual precipitation is 10.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Heyburn at a Glance

Population
3,678
Median Income
$70,078
Home Value
$205,300
Median Rent
$1,017/mo
Unemployment
4.1%
Avg High Temp
61.6°F
Sales Tax
6.0%
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