Here's what it costs to live in Pocatello, Idaho, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $948 per month, while the typical home is valued around $271,000. Households earn a median of $60,418 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$60,418
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$948
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$271,000
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$809
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$894
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,173
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,631
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
57,635
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.1 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,010
Per month
Avg Home Value
$310,700
Census ACS
January Avg
26°F
July Avg
71°F
Sunny Days / Year
298
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.6
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
93.1%
What is the cost of living index for Pocatello?
The cost of living index for Pocatello is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Pocatello?
The median gross rent in Pocatello is $948 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Pocatello?
The median household income in Pocatello is $60,418 per year.
What is the median home value in Pocatello?
The median home value in Pocatello is $271,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Pocatello?
Air quality data for Pocatello is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Pocatello?
Tax data for Idaho is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
