Homedale is a small town of 2,926 in Idaho, with a median household income of $50,125
and a 4.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Homedale 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 Homedale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Homedale 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
Homedale's overall cost of living index is 93.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Homedale costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Homedale, ID
National Avg
Median Home Value
$141,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$885
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,125
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Homedale's violent crime rate is 484.7 per 100,000 residents
— 28% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
484.7 /100k
Property Crime
1357.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Homedale is served primarily by HOMEDALE JOINT DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.8:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Homedale, ID
National Avg
School District
HOMEDALE 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
18.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
72.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Homedale sees average highs of 37.9°F in January
and 92.3°F in July,
with 10.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.5 inches of snow per year.
Homedale's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Homedale roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $141,300 and median rent is $885/month.
Homedale's violent crime rate is 484.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1357.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Homedale are operated by HOMEDALE JOINT DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.8:1. 9.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Homedale, ID has a population of 2,926, a median household income of $50,125, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%.
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.
Homedale averages 37.9°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.1 inches
with about 11.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Homedale, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code: 83628.
The population of Homedale, Idaho is 2,926 with a median age of 29.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Homedale: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $141,300, median household income $50,125, crime index 102 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Homedale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
