Horseshoe Bend, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Ada County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
756 Population 700/sq mi density
$54,236 Median Income $32,666 per capita
$205,300 Home Value $527,688 Zillow
$883 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,236 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$205,300 home value, $883/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Horseshoe Bend, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,236
28% below
$32,666 per capita
Home Value
$205,300
27% below
Zillow: $527,688
Median Rent
$883/mo
24% below
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
45% below
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
1% above
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Horseshoe Bend Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
73%
Rent
76%
Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Horseshoe Bend a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Horseshoe Bend residents earn a median household income of $54,236 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,666. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 26,886 business establishments, including 1,244 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Horseshoe Bend is $205,300 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $527,688. Median rent is $883/month, with 21.7% 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 1979.

Education

18.6% of adults in Horseshoe Bend hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Horseshoe Bend has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population756
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density700/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,236
Per Capita$32,666
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$45,455M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357

Housing

A+
Home Value$205,300
Rent$883
Ownership64.4%
Zillow$527,688
Housing Units394
Rent Burden21.7%

Health

Obesity32.3%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,738/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain18.0 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation2,675 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute37 min
Broadband78.2%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries20

Did You Know?

The median home in Horseshoe Bend was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 1,244 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.