Payette 64 Average
Payette Livability #137 ranked city in Idaho#13,582 ranked city in the USARanks better than 53% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Payette

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Taking into account the cost of goods and services like housing, groceries, transportation and utilities, the overall cost of living in this area is well below average.

  • Crime

    Crime per 100,000 people is significantly lower than the national average, making it a safe place to live. These crime statistics include both violent and property crimes.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are a distinguishing feature of this area, possibly driven by a favorable home affordability ratio, higher home values and appreciation rates.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.

  • Employment

    In the employment category, a low score could be attributed to low income levels and high unemployment in the area, suggesting potential difficulties in finding lucrative employment.

  • Health & Safety

    The low score in this category could be due to challenges related to air quality and the limited accessibility of health-related facilities like hospitals, nursing homes, doctors and pharmacies.

  • Schools

    The low schools score could result from issues like below-average graduation rates, inadequate reading and math scores, and the unavailability of local elementary and high schools.

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What's it like Living in Payette?

Payette, Idaho is a small city with a population of 7,655 people. The majority of Payette residents report their race to be White; this is followed by American Indian and Alaskan and Black. If you prefer shorter commutes, living in Payette will be a delight. With an average one-way commute time of just 16 minutes, traveling to and from work is notably more convenient than the national average, which stands at 26 minutes.

Whether you’re relocating to a new area to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Payette could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Idaho if you know where to look. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. With useful information like crime, commute, health & safety, employment, housing and other key data points, finding the best places to live in Payette and in the areas around Payette is a much easier task.

Payette, ID receives 61/100 for its livability score; this results in a ranking of #161 in Idaho and #16,272 in the USA. Based on the grades for each individual category, Payette has received high marks for cost of living (A+) and housing (A+). There are some categories that Payette scores poorly for, including: amenities (F), education (F) and employment (F). It might be worth taking a closer look to find out why.

A healthy real estate market serves as a key economic indicator. It could signify overall local economic strength, stability and reflects consumer confidence in the area. Based on multiple factors including: median home and rental prices, appreciation rates and home affordability, Payette has received high marks in the housing category. Based on these calculations, the apartment rental and real estate market appears to be very healthy.

Payette real estate prices and overall affordability will play a huge role in determining if the area is the right fit for you. Of course there are probably some other items on your “wish list”, but even before they are considered, let’s take a look at the home prices and affordability in Payette. The median home price for Payette homes is $134,300, which is 20% lower than the Idaho average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Payette, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 2.8, which is 17.6% lower than the Idaho average.

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      Payette transportation information

      Statistic Payette Idaho National
      Average one way commute16min20min26min
      Workers who drive to work88.5%78.3%76.4%
      Workers who carpool5.8%10.0%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%0.7%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%1.0%0.6%
      Workers who walk3.0%2.8%2.8%
      Working from home2.7%5.9%4.6%
      Source: The Payette, ID data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).