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Garden Valley

Idaho · 438 residents · 7.326 sq mi
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The short version

Population has grown 20% since 2023. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
73% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
438
+20%since 2023
from 364 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
60 / sq mi
+20%since 2023
from 50 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
+3%since 2023
from 36.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
116218320421523201020202024Garden Valley
2024438
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$31,775
+10%since 2023
from $28,980 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.318
+23%since 2023
from 0.259 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade32%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$782,100
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$964
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $938 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 76.7% in 2023
26.6% rent
Vacancy rate
26.2%
−13.5 ptssince 2023
from 39.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 31.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(293)
Black3.8%(14)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.3%(41)
Diversity Score42%(153)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(357)
Black3.7%(16)
Hispanic / Latino3%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.9%(52)
Diversity Score39.9%(175)
Diversity Score
40
−5%since 2023
from 42 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 46.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 96.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+93%since 2023
from 9.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 64.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 61.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 37.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.8% in 2023
Female
48.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
Foreign born
6.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 91.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garden Valley, Idaho?

Garden Valley, Idaho has about 438 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Garden Valley, Idaho expensive?

In Garden Valley, Idaho, the median home is worth about $782,100, and the typical rent is about $964 a month.

How educated are people in Garden Valley, Idaho?

About 47.9% of adults age 25 and over in Garden Valley, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garden Valley, Idaho?

About 11.2% of people in Garden Valley, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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