Eden, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Jerome County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
366 Population 1,181/sq mi density
$31,346 Median Income $16,172 per capita
$140,900 Home Value $464,572 Zillow
$795 Median Rent 13.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$31,346 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$140,900 home value, $795/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Eden, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$31,346
58% below
$16,172 per capita
Home Value
$140,900
50% below
Zillow: $464,572
Median Rent
$795/mo
32% below
13.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
69% below
74.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Eden Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
42%
Home Value
50%
Rent
68%
Poverty
161%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Eden a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Eden residents earn a median household income of $31,346 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,172. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 941 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Eden is $140,900 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $464,572. Median rent is $795/month, with 13.5% 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 1962.

Education

10.4% of adults in Eden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 74.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Eden has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population366
Median Age26.5 yrs
Density1,181/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born10.1%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$31,346
Per Capita$16,172
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$2,004M
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Housing

A
Home Value$140,900
Rent$795
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$464,572
Housing Units123
Rent Burden13.5%

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death8,175/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain10.7 in/yr
Elevation3,958 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+74.3%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband72.2%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Eden was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
10.1% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.