Carey, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Blaine County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,197
Population
347/sq mi density
$50,938
Median Income
$22,118 per capita
$209,200
Home Value
$515,040 Zillow
$964
Median Rent
19.7% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$50,938 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$209,200 home value, $964/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$209,200
26% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$964/mo
17% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
77.1%
18% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
295
Median year built: 1950
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$209,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$515,040
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
77.1%
Owner-Occupied
22.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$898/mo
1 Bedroom
$950/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,173/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,619/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,949/mo
Census median rent:
$964/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
19.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
36% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1950
Average age of housing stock: 76 years
Homeownership Rate
77.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $209,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $515,040 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $964 |
| FMR Studio | $898 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $950 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,173 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,619 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,949 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 77.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 295 |
| Median Year Built | 1950 |
| Rent Burden | 19.7% |