Rexburg, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Madison County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
39,589 Population 3,818/sq mi density
$50,359 Median Income $21,283 per capita
$384,000 Home Value $431,088 Zillow
$959 Median Rent 30.9% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
80 Violent Crime/100K 563 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$50,359 median income, 8.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$384,000 home value, $959/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Rexburg, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,359
33% below
$21,283 per capita
Home Value
$384,000
36% above
Zillow: $431,088
Median Rent
$959/mo
18% below
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
80/100K
79% below
563/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.8%
21% above
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
142% above
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Rexburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
136%
Rent
82%
Poverty
129%
Bachelor's
121%
Unemployment
242%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rexburg a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rexburg residents earn a median household income of $50,359 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,283. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,707 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rexburg is $384,000 , 36% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $431,088. Median rent is $959/month, with 30.9% 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 2005.

Safety & Crime

Rexburg reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 563/100K. The murder rate is 2.5/100K.

Education

40.8% of adults in Rexburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% above the national average). 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rexburg has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population39,589
Median Age21.0 yrs
Density3,818/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born6.2%
Veterans1.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,359
Per Capita$21,283
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$2,007M
Avg Weekly Wage$814

Housing

C
Home Value$384,000
Rent$959
Ownership23.5%
Zillow$431,088
Housing Units10,881
Rent Burden30.9%

Crime

F
Violent80/100K
Property563/100K
Murder2.5/100K
Assault52/100K
Burglary50/100K

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death5,017/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain12.0 in/yr
Elevation4,862 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.8%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 16%
Commute16 min
Broadband72.8%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Rexburg was founded in 1883.
The median home in Rexburg was built in 2005.
The nearest airport is Idaho Falls Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.518 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.