Mountain Home, ID
Population 16,265 · Idaho
About Mountain Home, ID
Mountain Home is a mid-sized city in Idaho with a population of 16,265 residents. The median household income is $58,486 per year, which is near the national average. The median age in Mountain Home is 31.4 years.
Housing in Mountain Home has a median home value of $270,700 and median monthly rent of $1,061. Of the 6,648 total housing units, the majority are owner-occupied, with 4,215 owner-occupied and 2,131 renter-occupied units.
The unemployment rate in Mountain Home is 7.3% and the poverty rate is 12.4%. 18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 22.3 minutes.
How Mountain Home Ranks in Idaho
Cost of Living in Mountain Home, ID
Compared to national averages, Mountain Home has a median household income of $58,486 (22% below the national median of $75,149). Home values average $270,700, which is 11% above the national median. Monthly rent at $1,061 is 9% below the US average of $1,163. Within Idaho, Mountain Home's income is 10% below the state average of $65,190, and home values are 1% below the state median of $274,721.
Why Live in Mountain Home, ID?
Mountain Home offers rent that’s lower than the national average at $1,061/month, and short commute times averaging just 22.3 minutes.
Potential considerations include median household income ($58,486) that falls below the national average. However, Mountain Home’s smaller community size offers a quieter lifestyle and tight-knit neighborhoods.
Mountain Home has a population of 16,265 with a median age of 31.4 years. Compare Mountain Home with other cities to see how it stacks up, or explore all cities in Idaho.
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| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayden | 16,021 | $77,534 | $445,700 | Compare |
| Chubbuck | 15,900 | $78,646 | $313,700 | Compare |
| Ammon | 18,496 | $84,154 | $336,500 | Compare |
| Star | 13,231 | $91,318 | $498,900 | Compare |
| Jerome | 12,689 | $65,343 | $214,900 | Compare |
| Blackfoot | 12,628 | $69,091 | $225,900 | Compare |
| Garden City | 12,483 | $66,859 | $411,400 | Compare |
| Burley | 11,721 | $63,315 | $213,700 | Compare |
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Data source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Last updated: 2026-04-05.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain Home
What is the population of Mountain Home, ID?
The population of Mountain Home, ID is 16,265 according to the latest Census data.
What is the median household income in Mountain Home?
The median household income in Mountain Home, ID is $58,486 per year.
What is the median home value in Mountain Home?
The median home value in Mountain Home, ID is $270,700.
What is the average rent in Mountain Home?
The median monthly rent in Mountain Home, ID is $1,061.
What is the unemployment rate in Mountain Home?
The unemployment rate in Mountain Home, ID is 7.3%.