The Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation advances our historical downtown as the regional center for commerce, culture and leisure activities for residents and visitors. On the Downtown Idaho Falls website, you will find the latest data used to monitor, track and measure our progress to make downtown Idaho Falls one of the most inviting and vibrant places to live, work and play in the region.
The Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation strives to continually improve downtown as the centerpiece of the Idaho Falls region, remaining relevant and unique in the region as we aim to continue our momentum in the years ahead. Here’s a snapshot of what is live online now as our State of Downtown for downtown Idaho Falls.
Q: How many people live downtown?
A: Downtown Idaho Falls supports a lively community in one of the densest and most frequented areas in the city. A growing population within the Idaho Falls region has increased around the downtown region, which provides affordable housing options and abundant amenities. Twelve hundred fifty-two people live downtown. That’s an increase from 2019 by 105 people living downtown.
Q: What types of jobs do downtown residents have?
A: Residents of downtown Idaho Falls work in a broad range of sectors. Top jobs for downtown residents, however, include education, healthcare, arts, food, entertainment, and manufacturing professions.
Q: Is downtown living affordable?
A: One of the largest costs for families is paying for housing and transportation. The map below shows the percent of income spent on housing for median income families across the region. A family making an area median income of $54,663 will spend around 25% on housing downtown—well below the city average.
Q: How much income do downtown residents make?
A: A quarter of households of downtown Idaho Falls make between $15,000 to $24,999 in yearly income, while another quarter makes between $25,000 to $34,999. However, a larger percentage of households range over rather than below that amount. When compared to the city of Idaho Falls, residents living downtown make less on average than residents outside the downtown area. Compared to peer cities, the median household income in downtown Idaho Falls lands in the middle.
Downtown Idaho Falls’ housing is primarily made up of renter units within larger 10 or more unit buildings. We continue to seek more ways to diversify our housing options with new developments and increasing livability of downtown.
Q: How much housing is available in Downtown?
A: Downtown Idaho Falls holds nearly 750 housing units, creating a high household density of 3.1 per acre—more than double that of the Idaho Falls region.
Q: How have housing units changed over time?
A: The total number of housing units between 1990 and 2000 remained relatively unchanged for the Idaho Falls region, with recent years experiencing a sudden surge in housing developments.
Q: Where are housing units located in Idaho Falls?
A: Housing units in Idaho Falls are densely collected in the eastern portion of the downtown area. With high demand for housing in the city, downtown offers attractive amenities and community character.
Q: What is the monthly rent for downtown renters?
A: With a median monthly cost for renter-occupied housing units between $500 and $749, renting downtown is both affordable for downtown residents and the least costly of the Idaho Falls area.
For more details along with interactive maps, visit www.downtownidahofalls.com.
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