Clifton, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Oneida County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
774 Population 337/sq mi density
$97,750 Median Income $29,231 per capita
$286,500 Home Value $423,967 Zillow
$692 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$97,750 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$286,500 home value, $692/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Clifton, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$97,750
30% above
$29,231 per capita
Home Value
$286,500
2% above
Zillow: $423,967
Median Rent
$692/mo
40% below
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.3%
25% below
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
0.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Clifton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
130%
Home Value
102%
Rent
60%
Poverty
4%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clifton a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clifton residents earn a median household income of $97,750 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,231. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 180 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clifton is $286,500 , 2% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $423,967. Median rent is $692/month, with 20.0% 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 1977.

Education

25.3% of adults in Clifton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clifton has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population774
Median Age22.9 yrs
Density337/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans2.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$97,750
Per Capita$29,231
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty0.5%
County GDP$201M
Avg Weekly Wage$738

Housing

A+
Home Value$286,500
Rent$692
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$423,967
Housing Units215
Rent Burden20.0%

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,760/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain17.3 in/yr
Elevation4,847 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.3%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 10%
Commute27 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Clifton was founded in 1869.
The median home in Clifton was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Brigham City Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.