At a Glance
Median Income
$50,359
$21,283 per capita
Home Value
$384,000
Zillow: $413,196
Median Rent
$959/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
21/100K
416/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.8%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
302 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rexburg a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 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 6.0% (67% 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 $413,196. 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 21 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 416/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population39,589
Median Age21.0 yrs
Density3,818/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$50,359
Per Capita$21,283
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$2,007M
Avg Weekly Wage$814
Housing
C
Home Value$384,000
Rent$959
Ownership23.5%
Zillow$413,196
Housing Units10,881
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
F
Violent21/100K
Property416/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault21/100K
Burglary27/100K
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death5,017/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain12.6 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
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.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.