Grand View, ID

Idaho · Metropolitan Area

Grand View is a small town in Idaho with a population of 431. Residents earn $39,583 per year, which is 47% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
431 Population 743/sq mi density
$39,583 Median Income $28,563 per capita
$174,100 Home Value $443,477 Zillow
$779 Median Rent 23.4% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$39,583 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$174,100 home value, $779/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $39,583
47% lower than US avg
Home Value $174,100
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.6%
86% lower than US avg
Median Rent $779
33% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.8%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.6%
0% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.5%
41% higher than US avg

How Grand View Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population431
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density743/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 67%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$39,583
Per Capita$28,563
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty17.5%
County GDP$677M
Commute28 min

Housing

A
Home Value$174,100
Rent$779
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$443,477
Rent Burden23.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.5%
Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI33 (Good)
Rain6.7 in/yr
Elevation2,370 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.6%
High School+90.5%
School Score5.43

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute28 min
Broadband67.4%
Libraries4

Is Grand View a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Grand View receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Grand View has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Grand View is $39,583, 47% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 17.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Grand View is $174,100, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $779 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

4.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Grand View experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Grand View has a population of 431 with a density of 743 people per square mile. The median age is 44.5 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (67.3%), with 6.5% Hispanic, 12.3% Black.

Population

431
Total Population
743
People / sq mi
44.5yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Grand View vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only79.6%
1% above US avg
Spanish20.4%
52% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Grand View vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grand View is $39,583, which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Grand View vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$39,583
47% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,563
Avg Weekly Wage$909
IRS Avg AGI$62,879

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below US avg
Poverty Rate17.5%
41% above US avg
Establishments (County)405
County GDP$677M

Business (County)

Restaurants27
Healthcare22
Retail26
Manufacturing12

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,959
15% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.70%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.0 min
Drive Alone88.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Grand View is $174,100, 38% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $779 (33% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $443,477.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$174,100
38% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$443,477

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$118
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$779
33% below US avg
Rent Burden23.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied43.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,959
15% below US avg
Effective Rate1.70%
In Grand View, 33.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.5% report depression. 29.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Grand View vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.8%
5% above US avg
Diabetes11.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
High Blood Pressure31.4%
Asthma11.4%
COPD8.2%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.3%
Physical Inactivity29.6%
Depression23.5%
Mental Distress18.7%
Physical Distress16.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate80.2%
Checkup Rate70.2%
Premature Death10,616/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access66.0%
Healthcare Facilities22

Crime Rates: Grand View vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Grand View has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 6.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall6.7 inches
82% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,370 ft (722 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density743/sq mi
Coordinates42.9851°N, 116.0937°W
County FIPS16073
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 4.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 67.6-point margin. 67.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 82.9%
D 15.3%

Winner: Republican by 67.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.6%
86% below US avg
High School+90.5%
School Test Score5.43
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density743/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access67.4%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities22
Restaurants27
Retail Stores26

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.0 min
Drive Alone88.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.7%

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