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Garden Valley

Idaho · 394 residents · 7.326 sq mi
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Garden Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $464,000. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Despite a median home value of $464,000, the poverty rate sits 20% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
394
+10%vs 2011
vs 359 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
54 / sq mi
+10%vs 2011
vs 49 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.0
+14%vs 2011
vs 37.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
116218320421523201020202024Garden Valley
2024438
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,083
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $31,161 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$21,154
−26%vs 2011
vs $28,763 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
−14%vs 2011
vs 0.518 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$464,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $513,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$940
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,053 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.6%
−40.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.4% in 2011
34.9% rent
Vacancy rate
25.2%
+17.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.1%
+14.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.8%
−8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
12.5
−24%vs 2011
vs 16.5 in 2011
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic95%(341)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(16)
Diversity Score12%(43)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(346)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(36)
Asian0.8%(3)
Other16.9%(67)
Diversity Score49.1%(194)
Diversity Score
49
+311%vs 2011
vs 12 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.0%
−12.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 99.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.8%
−8.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
78.8%
+16.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
+5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
15.9%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−18.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.8% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.2%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.9%
−23.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.5%
−12.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.2% in 2011
Female
66.5%
+12.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.8% in 2011
Foreign born
3.2%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.1%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garden Valley, Idaho?

Garden Valley, Idaho has about 394 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garden Valley, Idaho?

The typical household in Garden Valley, Idaho earns about $37,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garden Valley, Idaho expensive?

In Garden Valley, Idaho, the median home is worth about $464,000, and the typical rent is about $940 a month.

How educated are people in Garden Valley, Idaho?

About 38.0% 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 16.6% of people in Garden Valley, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

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