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Payette, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Payette County County
Payette, ID
At a Glance
How Payette Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Payette's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Payette a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Payette residents earn a median household income of $55,455 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,340. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 854 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Payette is $247,700 , 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $356,947. Median rent is $846/month, with 23.2% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Payette reports 305 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,619/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.3% of adults in Payette hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Payette has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.