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Is Rexburg a Good Place to Live? Rexburg, Idaho: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Rexburg ranks #703 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #128 of 208 small cities and #17 of 20 in Idaho. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low violent crime (49 per 100,000, #8 of 174) and short commutes (15.2 min, #16 of 208), and trails on high poverty (32.5%, #204 of 208) and low household income ($50,617, #175 of 208).
Rexburg by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Rexburg's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Rexburg?
Rexburg's cost of living index is 91.9, 8% below the US level of 100 and #310 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,004/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $431,088, 10% below the typical Idaho home ($478,744).
| Measure | Rexburg | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 91.9#310 of 1,308 | 95.5 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $431,088#694 of 1,187 | $478,744 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,137/mo#70 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $395,100#780 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,004/mo#218 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 7.8x#1209 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 23.8%#872 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Idaho is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Rexburg housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Rexburg is in the Rexburg, ID metro.
Idaho housing market →Is Rexburg safe?
Rexburg recorded 49 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 85% below the US rate of 328 and 77% below Idaho's 217. That ranks #25 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #8 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Rexburg Police Department. Property crime runs 464 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Rexburg | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 258 · US 328 | 49#25 of 1,085 | 217 | 258 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,540 · US 1,548 | 464#19 of 1,085 | 605 | 1,540 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Idaho is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Rexburg?
The median household in Rexburg earns $50,617, 39% below the US figure of $83,163 and 38% below Idaho ($81,166). Unemployment is 3.8% (US 4.3%). 32.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Rexburg | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $50,617#1221 of 1,312 | $81,166 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7% · US 4.3% | 3.8%#390 of 1,058 | 3.7% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 32.5%#1303 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | 0%#663 of 1,132 | +1.4% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Idaho is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Rexburg?
The median resident of Rexburg is 21 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 42% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #414 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 23% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Rexburg | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 21 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 42%#414 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 23% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Rexburg's schools and health?
Rexburg's 7 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Idaho 79.9%), with 20.7 students per teacher and $8,423 spent per pupil. 28.5% of adults are obese and 4.3% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Rexburg | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 90%#358 of 1,063 | 79.9% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 20.7#964 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $8,423#1188 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 28.5%#293 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 4.3%#5 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 25.2%#1308 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 14.1%#1028 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Idaho is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 5,085 students are enrolled in Rexburg's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Rexburg?
The average commute in Rexburg is 15.2 minutes (Idaho 22.2); 0.2% of workers take transit and 13.7% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Rexburg scores 8.6 of 20 (below average walkable), #912 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 65.1°F and winters 22.1°F, with 12 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Rexburg | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 15.2 min#67 of 1,312 | 22.2 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 3.6%#311 of 1,312 | 5.6% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 54.2% | 72.9% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 17.5% | 2.6% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 13.7% | 12.7% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 8.6#912 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Idaho is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.8 | 12.9 | 1.1 |
| Feb | 32.2 | 16 | 0.7 |
| Mar | 45.1 | 25 | 0.9 |
| Apr | 55.5 | 32.2 | 1.5 |
| May | 65.9 | 39.8 | 1.7 |
| Jun | 74.2 | 46.3 | 1.4 |
| Jul | 84.8 | 51.6 | 0.4 |
| Aug | 84.2 | 49.7 | 0.8 |
| Sep | 73.1 | 41.6 | 0.8 |
| Oct | 57.3 | 32.2 | 1 |
| Nov | 41.3 | 22.9 | 0.8 |
| Dec | 29.3 | 14.3 | 1 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Rexburg Madison Co Airport.
| Measure | Rexburg | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 44°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 65.1°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 22.1°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 12 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Rexburg Madison Co Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Rexburg?
The EPA has no air-quality monitor in Rexburg's county, so we have no air reading for it. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Madison County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, wildfire, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.14% of building value, lower than 59% of US counties.
| Measure | Rexburg | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.14%#564 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Madison County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Madison County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.028% | 88% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0018% | 65% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.089% | 60% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0017% | 45% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Rexburg compare with similar-size cities?
Rexburg is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #128 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 40,543.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rexburg, IDPop. 40,543 | #703 | 54.9 | $50,617 | $1,004/mo | 49 | 15.2 min |
| Cedar Falls, IAPop. 40,888 | #327 | 61.5 | $76,987 | $1,203/mo | 135 | 14 min |
| Waipahu, HIPop. 40,482 | #472 | 58.6 | $103,895 | $1,658/mo | no data | 32.5 min |
| Florence, SCPop. 40,408 | #1178 | 45.8 | $56,143 | $992/mo | 627 | 18.7 min |
| Lake Oswego, ORPop. 40,381 | #92 | 68.7 | $141,549 | $2,139/mo | 55 | 21.6 min |
| Cape Girardeau, MOPop. 40,344 | #1034 | 49.4 | $55,658 | $876/mo | 467 | 15.9 min |
| New Berlin, WIPop. 40,270 | #152 | 66.1 | $101,091 | $1,426/mo | 47 | 21.7 min |
| Hobbs, NMPop. 40,252 | #1077 | 48.4 | $64,021 | $1,112/mo | 709 | 23.8 min |
| Owasso, OKPop. 40,151 | #360 | 60.8 | $79,036 | $1,270/mo | 123 | 21.7 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Rexburg compare with the rest of Idaho?
Rexburg ranks #17 of the 20 Idaho cities we track, with a score of 54.9 against Idaho's statewide 78.4. Its households earn 38% below the Idaho median. Violent crime is 77% below the statewide rate. Homes are 10% below the typical Idaho home.
| City | Rank in ID | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian, IDPop. 130,138 | #1 | 64.7 | $100,795 | $1,805/mo | 137 |
| Boise, IDPop. 237,242 | #2 | 64.4 | $83,904 | $1,446/mo | 289 |
| Eagle, IDPop. 32,855 | #3 | 62.6 | $122,894 | $1,765/mo | no data |
| Star, IDPop. 14,745 | #4 | 60.5 | $97,936 | $1,924/mo | no data |
| Moscow, IDPop. 26,286 | #5 | 60.3 | $57,022 | $927/mo | 37 |
| Coeur d'Alene, IDPop. 56,447 | #6 | 59.9 | $72,338 | $1,468/mo | 235 |
| Kuna, IDPop. 27,158 | #7 | 59.9 | $96,219 | $1,774/mo | no data |
| Idaho Falls, IDPop. 67,725 | #8 | 59.0 | $73,110 | $1,075/mo | 301 |
| Nampa, IDPop. 110,319 | #9 | 58.6 | $74,279 | $1,420/mo | 310 |
| Lewiston, IDPop. 34,651 | #10 | 58.3 | $72,197 | $1,027/mo | 175 |
| Post Falls, IDPop. 43,391 | #11 | 58.0 | $82,183 | $1,469/mo | 168 |
| Caldwell, IDPop. 66,516 | #12 | 57.3 | $73,058 | $1,264/mo | 482 |
| Twin Falls, IDPop. 54,164 | #13 | 56.3 | $61,205 | $1,082/mo | 359 |
| Chubbuck, IDPop. 16,126 | #14 | 56.3 | $82,977 | $1,048/mo | 280 |
| Hayden, IDPop. 16,338 | #15 | 55.9 | $82,958 | $1,733/mo | no data |
| Pocatello, IDPop. 57,635 | #16 | 55.1 | $60,418 | $948/mo | 331 |
| Rexburg, IDPop. 40,543 | #17 | 54.9 | $50,617 | $1,004/mo | 49 |
| Ammon, IDPop. 19,064 | #18 | 52.2 | $86,121 | $1,372/mo | no data |
| Jerome, IDPop. 12,930 | #19 | 50.4 | $66,894 | $947/mo | 356 |
| Mountain Home, IDPop. 16,493 | #20 | 48.0 | $63,125 | $1,155/mo | 193 |
All 20 Idaho cities we track, by overall score. Idaho statewide: median income $81,166, violent crime 217.3 per 100,000.
How is Rexburg's score calculated?
Rexburg scores 54.9 out of 100, #703 of 1,312 (grade C+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Idaho's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Rexburg. Similar-size median 52.9.
43.3 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Rexburg's police agency. Similar-size median 78.4.
100.0 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Rexburg. Similar-size median 52.2.
58.7 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Rexburg's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
40.1 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Rexburg's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
73.6 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Rexburg. Similar-size median 46.7.
6.8 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Rexburg. Similar-size median 44.2.
41.9 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Rexburg. Similar-size median 47.3.
75.7 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Rexburg's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
40.0 - EnvironmentCity data, some inputs missing · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 54.8.
58.8 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Rexburg's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Rexburg has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Rexburg
Is Rexburg, ID a good place to live?
Rexburg ranks #703 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #128 of 208 small cities and #17 of 20 in Idaho. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low violent crime (49 per 100,000, #8 of 174) and short commutes (15.2 min, #16 of 208), and trails on high poverty (32.5%, #204 of 208) and low household income ($50,617, #175 of 208).
What is the cost of living in Rexburg?
Rexburg's cost of living index is 91.9, 8% below the US level of 100 and #310 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,004/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $431,088, 10% below the typical Idaho home ($478,744).
What is the crime rate in Rexburg?
Rexburg recorded 49 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 85% below the US rate of 328 and 77% below Idaho's 217. That ranks #25 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #8 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Rexburg Police Department. Property crime runs 464 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Rexburg?
The median household in Rexburg earns $50,617, 39% below the US figure of $83,163 and 38% below Idaho ($81,166). Unemployment is 3.8% (US 4.3%). 32.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Rexburg?
Median rent in Rexburg is $1,004/mo (Census), #218 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,137/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 23.8% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Rexburg?
The typical home value in Rexburg is $431,088, up 5.3% in a year, against $478,744 for Idaho and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $395,100.
How are the public schools in Rexburg?
Rexburg's 7 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Idaho 79.9%), with 20.7 students per teacher and $8,423 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Rexburg?
The average commute is 15.2 minutes, #67 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 22.2 minutes across Idaho. 3.6% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Rexburg?
Rexburg averages 44°F over the year, 65.1°F in summer and 22.1°F in winter, with 12 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Rexburg walkable?
Rexburg scores 8.6 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #912 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Rexburg at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Madison County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, wildfire, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.14% of building value, lower than 59% of US counties.
Who lives in Rexburg?
Rexburg has 40,543 residents. The median resident of Rexburg is 21 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 42% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #414 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 23% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Rexburg compare with the rest of Idaho?
Rexburg ranks #17 of the 20 Idaho cities we track, with a score of 54.9 against Idaho's statewide 78.4. Its households earn 38% below the Idaho median. Violent crime is 77% below the statewide rate. Homes are 10% below the typical Idaho home.
What cities are similar in size to Rexburg?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Rexburg's population of 40,543 are Cedar Falls, IA (#327 overall), Waipahu, HI (#472 overall), Florence, SC (#1178 overall), Lake Oswego, OR (#92 overall), and Cape Girardeau, MO (#1034 overall). Rexburg is #703.