Glenns Ferry is a small town of 1,327 in Idaho, with a median household income of $36,413
and a 2.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Glenns Ferry stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Glenns Ferry is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Glenns 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: 87.8
Glenns Ferry's overall cost of living index is 87.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Glenns Ferry costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Glenns Ferry, ID
National Avg
Median Home Value
$139,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$618
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$36,413
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Glenns Ferry's violent crime rate is 232.6 per 100,000 residents
— 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
232.6 /100k
Property Crime
407.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Glenns Ferry is served primarily by GLENNS FERRY JOINT DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Glenns Ferry, ID
National Avg
School District
GLENNS FERRY JOINT DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Glenns Ferry sees average highs of 43.7°F in January
and 99.1°F in July,
with 10.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 24.2 inches of snow per year.
Glenns Ferry's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Glenns Ferry roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $139,400 and median rent is $618/month.
Glenns Ferry's violent crime rate is 232.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 407.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Glenns Ferry are operated by GLENNS FERRY JOINT DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 12.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Glenns Ferry, ID has a population of 1,327, a median household income of $36,413, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%.
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.
Glenns Ferry averages 43.7°F in January and 99.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.6 inches
with about 24.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Glenns Ferry, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code: 83623.
The population of Glenns Ferry, Idaho is 1,327 with a median age of 47.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Glenns Ferry: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $139,400, median household income $36,413, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Glenns Ferry side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
