Ponderay, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Bonner County County
Ponderay, ID
At a Glance
How Ponderay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ponderay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ponderay a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ponderay residents earn a median household income of $50,119 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,618. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,496 business establishments, including 144 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ponderay is $391,700 , 39% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $463,073. Median rent is $988/month, with 30.1% 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 1995.
Safety & Crime
Ponderay reports 134 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 580/100K.
Education
9.4% of adults in Ponderay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ponderay has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.