Bonners Ferry is a small town of 2,558 in Idaho, with a median household income of $46,667
and a 0.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bonners Ferry stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bonners Ferry is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bonners Ferry city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.0
Bonners Ferry's overall cost of living index is 92.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bonners Ferry costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bonners Ferry, ID
National Avg
Median Home Value
$199,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$841
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
54.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,667
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Bonners Ferry's violent crime rate is 181.6 per 100,000 residents
— 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
181.6 /100k
Property Crime
980.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bonners Ferry is served primarily by BOUNDARY COUNTY DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.1:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bonners Ferry, ID
National Avg
School District
BOUNDARY COUNTY DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bonners Ferry sees average highs of 33.7°F in January
and 84.8°F in July,
with 21.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 53.8 inches of snow per year.
Bonners Ferry's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bonners Ferry roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $199,500 and median rent is $841/month.
Bonners Ferry's violent crime rate is 181.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 980.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bonners Ferry are operated by BOUNDARY COUNTY DISTRICT.
The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.1:1. 17.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bonners Ferry, ID has a population of 2,558, a median household income of $46,667, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Bonners Ferry averages 33.7°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.1 inches
with about 53.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bonners Ferry, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code: 83805.
The population of Bonners Ferry, Idaho is 2,558 with a median age of 40.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bonners Ferry: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $199,500, median household income $46,667, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bonners Ferry side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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