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Burley, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Cassia County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
11,721 Population 1,734/sq mi density
$63,315 Median Income $29,466 per capita
$213,700 Home Value $326,159 Zillow
$920 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
94 Violent Crime/100K 1,380 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$63,315 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$213,700 home value, $920/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Burley, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,315
16% below
$29,466 per capita
Home Value
$213,700
24% below
Zillow: $326,159
Median Rent
$920/mo
21% below
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
94/100K
75% below
1,380/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
52% below
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Burley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Burley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
84%
Home Value
76%
Rent
79%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Burley a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Burley residents earn a median household income of $63,315 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,466. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,135 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Burley is $213,700 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $326,159. Median rent is $920/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Safety & Crime

Burley reports 94 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,380/100K.

Education

16.1% of adults in Burley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Burley has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Data Overview

People

Population11,721
Median Age29.2 yrs
Density1,734/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,315
Per Capita$29,466
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$2,637M
Avg Weekly Wage$957

Housing

A+
Home Value$213,700
Rent$920
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$326,159
Housing Units4,145
Rent Burden28.1%

Crime

F
Violent94/100K
Property1,380/100K

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,762/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain10.3 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation4,160 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 14%
Commute16 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Burley was founded in 1905.
The median home in Burley was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.