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Driggs

Pop. 2,925·1st most expensive in Idaho·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,845/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$880
Stable (Monthly)
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Driggs · $2,845
More expensive than 89% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
36% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,845/mo, rent takes about 36% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$114,000/yr
Local median income
$95,392/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Driggs's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$940
1 BR
$1,020
2 BR
$1,220
3 BR
$1,660
4 BR+
$2,050
Research median
$1,220/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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12-month history

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$34,140/yr
At $2,845/mo median
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Driggs, ID is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 46.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,925
Median income
$95,392
Median age
38.2
Renters
38.6%
Age distribution
25.1%
18.6%
36.9%
Under 1825.1%
18–3418.6%
35–5436.9%
55–6410.4%
65+9.1%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
67.5%
33.3%
White67.5%
Hispanic33.3%
Education (25+)
14.2%
30.5%
46.1%
No HS diploma14.2%
HS diploma9.1%
Some college30.5%
Bachelor's+46.1%
Housing tenure
61.4%
38.6%
Owner61.4%
Renter38.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Driggs, ID has changed in 5 years

Income
$79,936 → $95,392
up 19.3%
Population
2,324 → 2,925
up 25.9%
Renter share
38.5% → 38.6%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
53.7% → 46.1%
-7.6 pts
Median age
39.5 → 38.2
-1.3 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Driggs, ID now reports about $95,392, up from $79,936 in 2021. Census counts show Driggs, ID adding about 601 residents over the five-year window, up 25.9% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 53.7% to 46.1% across the same window.

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Driggs rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Driggs. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Driggs, ID

Last updated: May 18, 2026

The median rent in Driggs is $2,845/mo as of May 2026. A studio apartment averages $940/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,220/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,020/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,660/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($95,392/yr), Driggs ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Driggs an affordable city for renters?

Driggs is considered moderate for renters. At $2,845/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($95,392/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Driggs slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Driggs?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $114,000/year (~$55/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,845/mo in Driggs. The local median household income is $95,392/yr, meaning the typical Driggs household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Driggs?

Rent in Driggs has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 2026.

How does Driggs rent compare to other cities in Idaho?

Driggs is one of the pricier cities in Idaho for rent, ranking #1 out of 24 tracked cities at $2,845/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Driggs?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Driggs ($2,845/mo): Shelley ($925/mo), Rexburg ($1,124/mo), Chubbuck ($1,232/mo).

What percentage of Driggs residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.6% of Driggs households are renters, while 61.4% are owner-occupied. Driggs leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Driggs rent compare to the national average?

Driggs's median rent of $2,845/mo is $880 (45%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Idaho, it ranks #1 out of 24 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,845/mo, rent takes ~36% of Driggs's median household income ($95,392/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Driggs 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.8%
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