Weiser, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Washington County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,803 Population 1,947/sq mi density
$45,463 Median Income $23,203 per capita
$196,200 Home Value $376,421 Zillow
$908 Median Rent 29.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
129 Violent Crime/100K 48 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$45,463 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$196,200 home value, $908/mo rent
F
Safety
1.1 / 5.0
129 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Weiser, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,463
40% below
$23,203 per capita
Home Value
$196,200
30% below
Zillow: $376,421
Median Rent
$908/mo
22% below
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
129/100K
66% below
48/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
57% below
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
8% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Weiser Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
70%
Rent
78%
Poverty
116%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
150%
Crime
34%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Weiser 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

Weiser residents earn a median household income of $45,463 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,203. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 369 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Weiser is $196,200 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $376,421. Median rent is $908/month, with 29.1% 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 1970.

Safety & Crime

Weiser reports 129 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 48/100K.

Education

14.4% of adults in Weiser hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Weiser has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,803
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density1,947/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born9.1%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,463
Per Capita$23,203
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$664M
Avg Weekly Wage$817

Housing

A
Home Value$196,200
Rent$908
Ownership61.7%
Zillow$376,421
Housing Units2,489
Rent Burden29.1%

Crime

F
Violent129/100K
Property48/100K

Health

Obesity34.6%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death8,982/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain13.4 in/yr
Elevation2,148 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute17 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Weiser was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.