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Lenore, ID

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Affordability Score: 49/100

Population: 1,076 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Lenore, ID aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 1,076 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of D (49/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $62,569, median home value of $344,400, median rent of $803 per month, and 26.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,077 per month (studio $815, 1BR $821, 3BR $1,498, 4BR $1,807). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $8,653 per year, consuming 14% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Lenore, ID include rent. Pressure points are housing. Unemployment currently reads 5.1% and poverty 10.6% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income C-
$62,569
Median household income
Education D
26.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing F
5.5x
Home value $344,400 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent B+
$1,077/mo
2BR fair market rent (21% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare C
$8,653/yr
Center-based infant care (14% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$62,569
▲ 1% vs national
Per Capita Income
$47,680
Unemployment Rate
5.1%
Poverty Rate
10.6%

Housing

Median Home Value
$344,400
▲ 25% vs national
Median Rent
$803/mo
Owner Occupied
85.7%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,077/mo
▼ 10% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$815
1BR
$821
2BR
$1,077
3BR
$1,498
4BR
$1,807

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
▼ 4 ppt vs national
High School+
59.4%
Median Age
60.5
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$8,653/yr
14% of income
Toddler (Center)
$8,031/yr
Preschool (Center)
$7,294/yr
School-Age (Center)
$7,002/yr

What This Means

Lenore, ID receives an overall affordability grade of D (49/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 1,076. This area performs well in rent. Challenges include housing. Data was unavailable for commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Lenore, ID affordable?
Lenore, ID receives an overall affordability grade of D (49/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $62,569. Median home value is $344,400.
What is the cost of living in Lenore?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $803/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,077/mo. Infant childcare $8,653/yr. Median home value $344,400.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →