Weiser is a small town of 5,678 in Idaho, with a median household income of $41,491
and a 5.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Weiser stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Weiser is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Weiser 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: 91.4
Weiser's overall cost of living index is 91.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Weiser costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Weiser, ID
National Avg
Median Home Value
$172,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$852
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$41,491
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Weiser's violent crime rate is 129.2 per 100,000 residents
— 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
129.2 /100k
Property Crime
48.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Weiser is served primarily by WEISER DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Weiser, ID
National Avg
School District
WEISER DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Weiser sees average highs of 36.2°F in January
and 94.5°F in July,
with 13.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.4 inches of snow per year.
Weiser's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Weiser roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $172,200 and median rent is $852/month.
Weiser's violent crime rate is 129.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 48.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Weiser are operated by WEISER DISTRICT.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 15.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Weiser, ID has a population of 5,678, a median household income of $41,491, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%.
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.
Weiser averages 36.2°F in January and 94.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 13.4 inches
with about 15.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Weiser, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code: 83672.
The population of Weiser, Idaho is 5,678 with a median age of 39.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Weiser: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $172,200, median household income $41,491, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Weiser side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
