Valley County, ID at a glance
Median household income
$76,078$6,340 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Valley 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 Valley County, ID? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Valley County, ID, 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 | $1,037 | $12,444 | $41,480 | 16.4% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,086 | $13,032 | $43,440 | 17.1% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,190 | $14,280 | $47,600 | 18.8% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,655 | $19,860 | $66,200 | 26.1% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,996 | $23,952 | $79,840 | 31.5% |
What a typical income covers in Valley County, ID
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $76,078 a year ($6,340 a month before tax).
What $76,078 leaves after Idaho taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Idaho tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
Rent, jobs and pay in Idaho
Living in Valley County, ID: common questions
What is the median household income in Valley County, ID?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Valley County, ID is $76,078 per year (approximately $6,340 per month).
What is the average rent in Valley County, ID?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,037 for a studio, $1,086 for one bedroom, $1,190 for two, $1,655 for three and $1,996 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 Valley County, ID expensive to live in?
Prices there run 4.5% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for Idaho is 95.5, 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 Valley County, ID?
To keep a $1,190 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $47,600 a year, or $3,967 a month. That is 63% of what the typical household in Valley County, ID earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Valley County, ID?
On the local median income of $76,078 ($6,340 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,170 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,902 for everything else and $1,268 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,190 takes 38% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Valley 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.