Swan Valley is a small town of 255 in Idaho, with a median household income of $85,000
and a 5.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Swan Valley stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Swan Valley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Swan Valley 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: 89.9
Swan Valley's overall cost of living index is 89.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Swan Valley costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Swan Valley, ID
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
90.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$85,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Swan Valley's violent crime rate is 299.0 per 100,000 residents
— 21% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
299.0 /100k
Property Crime
1274.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Swan Valley is served primarily by RIRIE JOINT DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Swan Valley, ID
National Avg
School District
RIRIE JOINT DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
47.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Swan Valley sees average highs of 30.4°F in January
and 84.9°F in July,
with 20.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 65.7 inches of snow per year.
Swan Valley's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Swan Valley roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.
Swan Valley's violent crime rate is 299.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1274.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Swan Valley are operated by RIRIE JOINT DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1. 47.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Swan Valley, ID has a population of 255, a median household income of $85,000, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%.
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.
Swan Valley averages 30.4°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.1 inches
with about 65.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Swan Valley, ID is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 83449, 83443.
The population of Swan Valley, Idaho is 255 with a median age of 43.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Swan Valley: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $85,000, crime index 71 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Swan Valley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
