Idaho Falls, ID

Idaho Falls, located along the Snake River and surrounded by the Rocky Mountains, draws people with its proximity to world-class outdoor adventure year round at Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Idaho Falls is the principal city in the state's third largest metro area and therefore touted as being "as big as you want it to be" in terms of cultural and economic opportunities. The Idaho National Laboratory employs thousands here, making it a longstanding major player in a steadily diversifying economy.

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Affordable Places To Live In Idaho Falls

Median Household Income

^$50,514

Median Home Value

^$179,488

Housing Affordability Index

140

Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)

17.70^%

Education & Career Opportunities In Idaho Falls

Unemployment Rate

3.10^%

Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher

28.50^%

Percent of Population in the Workforce

64.90^%

Food Scene in Idaho Falls

42.60^%

Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months

Restaurants per Capita

26.00

Percent of Adults who Dined Out

53.60^%

Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out

^$871.00

Love Where You Live In Idaho Falls

Volunteerism Rate

18.60^%

Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization

Voting

54.40^%

Of Adults Voted in Last Election

Local Participation

6.50^%

Adults Served on a Local Committee

Diversity Index

44.00

Health in Idaho Falls

88.30^%

Of Population Has Health Insurance

12.50^%

Of Population Jogged in the Past Year

Hospitals per Capita

0.31

22.00^%

Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months

Where to Live Now In Idaho Falls

Average Mortgage Amount

^$702.89

Median Rent

^$580

60.60^%

Of Homes Owned

39.40^%

Of Homes Rented

Experiences & Adventures In Idaho Falls

7.50^%

Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year

10.90^%

Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year

14.00^%

Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year

18.00^%

Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year