Cost of Living in Kimberly, ID
Population 4,883 · Idaho · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Kimberly a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $290,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 0.6% — below most comparable cities in the state.
Kimberly lies roughly 120 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 37% lower than Boise City's $456,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Kimberly
The median home value in Kimberly is $289,500 — 5% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $995/month, 24% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $76,587/year is 3% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.6%, 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 61.2°F and lows of 37.0°F. Overall, Kimberly has a cost of living index of 87 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 13% less expensive.
Kimberly has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 37 | 42 | 52 | 59 | 69 | 78 | 88 | 87 | 76 | 62 | 47 | 37 |
| Low °F | 21 | 24 | 30 | 34 | 42 | 49 | 58 | 56 | 47 | 36 | 26 | 20 |
| Precip" | 0.95 | 0.68 | 0.98 | 1.13 | 1.46 | 0.99 | 0.31 | 0.43 | 0.53 | 0.77 | 0.82 | 1.23 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Kimberly, ID?
Kimberly has a cost index of 87 (100 = national average). It is 13% below the national average.
What is average rent in Kimberly, ID?
The median gross rent in Kimberly is $995 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Kimberly?
The median home value in Kimberly is $289,500 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Kimberly?
The median household income in Kimberly is $76,587 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Kimberly, ID?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Kimberly is 6.0%. The Idaho state income tax top rate is 5.8%.
Is Kimberly, ID affordable?
Yes, Kimberly is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 87 — about 13% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Kimberly?
Kimberly has average high temperatures of 61.2°F and average lows of 37.0°F. Annual precipitation is 10.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Kimberly at a Glance
- Population
- 4,883
- Median Income
- $76,587
- Home Value
- $289,500
- Median Rent
- $995/mo
- Unemployment
- 0.6%
- Avg High Temp
- 61.2°F
- Sales Tax
- 6.0%
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