Bonneville County, ID at a glance
Median household income
$79,068$6,589 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Bonneville County, ID?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Bonneville County, ID? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Idaho Falls, ID HUD Metro FMR Area, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,034 | $12,408 | $41,360 | 15.7% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,095 | $13,140 | $43,800 | 16.6% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,305 | $15,660 | $52,200 | 19.8% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,815 | $21,780 | $72,600 | 27.5% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,189 | $26,268 | $87,560 | 33.2% |
Rent in Bonneville County, ID, with the wage each unit needs →
What a typical income covers in Bonneville County, ID
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $79,068 a year ($6,589 a month before tax).
What $79,068 leaves after Idaho taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Idaho tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Bonneville County, ID: common questions
What is the median household income in Bonneville County, ID?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Bonneville County, ID is $79,068 per year (approximately $6,589 per month).
What is the average rent in Bonneville County, ID?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,034 for a studio, $1,095 for one bedroom, $1,305 for two, $1,815 for three and $2,189 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Bonneville County, ID expensive to live in?
Prices there run 5.6% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 94.4, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Bonneville County, ID?
To keep a $1,305 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $52,200 a year, or $4,350 a month. That is 66% of what the typical household in Bonneville County, ID earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Bonneville County, ID?
On the local median income of $79,068 ($6,589 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,295 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,977 for everything else and $1,318 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,305 takes 40% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Bonneville County, ID?
Homes in Idaho paid 14.4¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $129. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.