Census ACS · #839 μSA
Mountain Home Metro Area
The Mountain Home, Id Micropolitan Statistical Area has 29,046 residents. The median household income is $58,976 and the median home value is $278,300.
29,046
Population
9
People / sq mi
$58,976
Median Income
$278,300
Median Home Value
The Mountain Home CBSA covers 3,075 sq mi of land at 9.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.6% |
Economy & Income
$58,976
Median Household Income
$30,146
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$278,300
Median Home Value
$1,111
Median Rent
65.3%
Homeownership
Education
88.1%
High School+
21.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
3.2%
Work From Home
22.0 min
Avg Commute
58.2%
Foreign Born
Mountain Home spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Mountain Home, Id Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 29,046 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #839 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Mountain Home metro area is $58,976, with a per capita income of $30,146.
The Mountain Home, Id CBSA spans the state of Idaho.
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Data for the Mountain Home, Id CBSA (34300) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Mountain Home stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US metro areas, at roughly 9 people per square mile. Mountain Home is a metro area in ID with a population of 29,046.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $58,976, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 8.2%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $278,300, with typical rent around $1,111.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 21.2% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.