Hidden Springs is a small town of 3,584 in Idaho, with a median household income of $152,328
and a 1.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hidden Springs stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Hidden Springs is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hidden Springs 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: 93.4
Hidden Springs's overall cost of living index is 93.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hidden Springs costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hidden Springs, ID
National Avg
Median Home Value
$667,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,917
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$152,328
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hidden Springs's violent crime rate is 119.4 per 100,000 residents
— 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
119.4 /100k
Property Crime
320.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hidden Springs is served primarily by BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hidden Springs, ID
National Avg
School District
BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
34
—
Middle Schools
8
—
High Schools
8
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
61.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hidden Springs sees average highs of 36.9°F in January
and 87.6°F in July,
with 18.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 57.4 inches of snow per year.
Hidden Springs's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hidden Springs roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $667,100 and median rent is $1,917/month.
Hidden Springs's violent crime rate is 119.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 320.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hidden Springs are operated by BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT.
The district has 34 elementary, 8 middle, and 8 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 61.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hidden Springs, ID has a population of 3,584, a median household income of $152,328, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%.
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.
Hidden Springs averages 36.9°F in January and 87.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.0 inches
with about 57.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Hidden Springs, Idaho is 3,584 with a median age of 38.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hidden Springs: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $667,100, median household income $152,328, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hidden Springs side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
