New Plymouth, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Canyon County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,863 Population 2,700/sq mi density
$59,875 Median Income $25,762 per capita
$199,200 Home Value $497,107 Zillow
$988 Median Rent 22.2% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$59,875 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$199,200 home value, $988/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.1% bachelor's degree or higher

New Plymouth, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,875
20% below
$25,762 per capita
Home Value
$199,200
29% below
Zillow: $497,107
Median Rent
$988/mo
15% below
22.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.1%
8% below
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
133% above
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
7% below
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How New Plymouth Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
80%
Home Value
71%
Rent
85%
Poverty
71%
Bachelor's
92%
Unemployment
233%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Plymouth a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Plymouth residents earn a median household income of $59,875 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,762. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,946 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Plymouth is $199,200 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $497,107. Median rent is $988/month, with 22.2% 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 1976.

Education

31.1% of adults in New Plymouth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Plymouth has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population1,863
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density2,700/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$59,875
Per Capita$25,762
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$11,738M
Avg Weekly Wage$998

Housing

A+
Home Value$199,200
Rent$988
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$497,107
Housing Units708
Rent Burden22.2%

Health

Obesity29.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,366/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain9.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation2,258 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+31.1%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 25%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries7

Did You Know?

New Plymouth was founded in 1896.
The median home in New Plymouth was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.390 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.