Island Park, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Fremont County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
169 Population 28/sq mi density
$74,750 Median Income $42,686 per capita
$284,500 Home Value $586,686 Zillow
37°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$284,500 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Island Park, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,750
1% below
$42,686 per capita
Home Value
$284,500
1% above
Zillow: $586,686
Bachelor's Degree+
35.7%
6% above
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
4% below
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F

How Island Park Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
99%
Home Value
101%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
106%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Island Park 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

Island Park residents earn a median household income of $74,750 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,686. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 580 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Island Park is $284,500 , 1% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $586,686. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Education

35.7% of adults in Island Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% above the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Island Park has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population169
Median Age67.0 yrs
Density28/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans13.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$74,750
Per Capita$42,686
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$550M
Avg Weekly Wage$876

Housing

A+
Home Value$284,500
Rent
Ownership92.8%
Zillow$586,686
Housing Units516
Rent Burden24.3%

Health

Obesity30.7%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,704/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Rain28.8 in/yr
Elevation6,431 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.7%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 14%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Island Park was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Jackson Hole (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.376 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.