Living in Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls is a large place in Idaho, United States, home to 59,184 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 10%, #1,189 of 12,111), remote workers (top 14%, #975 of 7,271), low-income households (top 18%, #1,709 of 9,771).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 57 min and sets around 0:55; in late June it sets around 5:13.
How Idaho Falls ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Idaho | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 56 | #3,422 of 11,898 | #10 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income household | 52 | #1,709 of 9,771 | #7 of 49 | Map |
| Low-income family | 59 | #1,429 of 8,006 | #8 of 29 | Map |
| Single parent | 59 | #1,555 of 6,237 | #10 of 23 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 59 | #5,098 of 9,474 | #20 of 36 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 61 | #4,179 of 9,474 | #17 of 36 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #4,052 of 10,762 | #10 of 56 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 65 | #975 of 7,271 | #6 of 35 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 37 | #5,325 of 8,006 | #14 of 29 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 57 | #1,189 of 12,111 | #3 of 65 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 49 | #4,541 of 7,271 | #11 of 35 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 51 | #6,417 of 9,474 | #20 of 36 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 61 | #3,189 of 18,063 | #24 of 102 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 34 | #5,080 of 16,523 | #54 of 89 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 57 | #3,765 of 18,063 | #24 of 102 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 57 | #6,175 of 16,523 | #10 of 89 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 53 | #5,986 of 21,167 | #9 of 131 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #4,517 of 12,111 | #24 of 65 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 42 | #7,278 of 12,111 | #16 of 65 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Ammon 5 km
- Blackfoot 40 km
- Rexburg 45 km
- Chubbuck 70 km
- Pocatello 74 km
- Conda 92 km
- Jackson (Wyoming) 103 km
- Preston (Idaho) 153 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.