C-

Sagle, ID

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Affordability Score: 51/100

Population: 6,119 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Sagle, ID aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 6,119 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C- (51/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $71,563, median home value of $597,500, median rent of $1,093 per month, and 30.9% 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 $1,257 per month (studio $952, 1BR $958, 3BR $1,748, 4BR $1,903). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $8,653 per year, consuming 12% 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 Sagle, ID include rent. Pressure points are housing. Unemployment currently reads 3.5% and poverty 9.9% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income C
$71,563
Median household income
Education C-
30.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing F
8.3x
Home value $597,500 vs income
Commute C
24 min
Average commute time
Rent B+
$1,257/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 (12% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$71,563
▲ 15% vs national
Per Capita Income
$39,490
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
Poverty Rate
9.9%

Housing

Median Home Value
$597,500
▲ 117% vs national
Median Rent
$1,093/mo
Owner Occupied
84.5%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,257/mo
▲ 5% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$952
1BR
$958
2BR
$1,257
3BR
$1,748
4BR
$1,903

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%
▲ 1 ppt vs national
High School+
64.2%
Median Age
48.3
Avg. Commute
24 min
▼ 2 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$8,653/yr
12% of income
Toddler (Center)
$8,031/yr
Preschool (Center)
$7,294/yr
School-Age (Center)
$7,002/yr

What This Means

Sagle, ID receives an overall affordability grade of C- (51/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 6,119. This area performs well in rent. Challenges include housing. Data was unavailable for safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Sagle, ID affordable?
Sagle, ID receives an overall affordability grade of C- (51/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $71,563. Median home value is $597,500.
What is the cost of living in Sagle?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,093/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,257/mo. Infant childcare $8,653/yr. Median home value $597,500.
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 →