East Hope, ID

Idaho

East Hope is a small town in Idaho with a population of 257. Residents earn $91,250 per year, which is 21% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
257 Population 559/sq mi density
$91,250 Median Income $64,565 per capita
$420,800 Home Value
$1,250 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$91,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$420,800 home value, $1,250/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $91,250
21% higher than US avg
Home Value $420,800
49% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 57.5%
71% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,250
7% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.7%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.6%
87% lower than US avg

How East Hope Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population257
Median Age58.3 yrs
Density559/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans11.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$91,250
Per Capita$64,565
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$2,546M
Commute29 min

Housing

A
Home Value$420,800
Rent$1,250
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden23.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.0%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI33 (Good)
Rain30.7 in/yr
Elevation2,216 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+57.5%
High School+99.5%
School Score5.43

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute29 min
Broadband100.0%
Libraries6

Is East Hope a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, East Hope receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. East Hope stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in East Hope is $91,250, 21% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in East Hope is $420,800, 49% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,250 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

East Hope is a highly educated community — 57.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

East Hope experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

East Hope has a population of 257 with a density of 559 people per square mile. The median age is 58.3 years, 50% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93%).

Population

257
Total Population
559
People / sq mi
58.3yrs
Median Age
50% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.8%
Female 41.2%

Race & Ethnicity

East Hope vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.3%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.7%
72% below US avg

Social Characteristics

East Hope vs U.S. Average

The median household income in East Hope is $91,250, which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: East Hope vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$91,250
21% above US avg
Per Capita Income$64,565
Avg Weekly Wage$995
IRS Avg AGI$85,752

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.6%
87% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,496
County GDP$2,546M

Business (County)

Restaurants144
Healthcare179
Retail202
Manufacturing80

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,433
27% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.05%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.9 min
Drive Alone86.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.8%

Walkability

The median home value in East Hope is $420,800, 49% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,250 (7% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$420,800
49% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,250
7% above US avg
Rent Burden23.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$898
1 Bedroom$950
2 Bedrooms$1,173
3 Bedrooms$1,619
4 Bedrooms$1,949

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,433
27% above US avg
Effective Rate1.05%
In East Hope, 32.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.0% report depression. 21.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: East Hope vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.7%
2% above US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure28.9%
Asthma11.2%
COPD7.0%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity21.9%
Depression24.0%
Mental Distress17.5%
Physical Distress13.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.3%
Checkup Rate69.6%
Premature Death7,636/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access53.6%
Healthcare Facilities179

Crime Rates: East Hope vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

East Hope has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall30.7 inches
19% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,216 ft (675 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density559/sq mi
Coordinates48.2409°N, 116.2894°W
County FIPS16017
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 57.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 46.1-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.9%
D 25.8%

Winner: Republican by 46.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+57.5%
71% above US avg
High School+99.5%
School Test Score5.43
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density559/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities179
Restaurants144
Retail Stores202

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.9 min
Drive Alone86.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.8%

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