Cost of Living in Camas County, Idaho
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Camas County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Camas County ranks #910 of 3,144 counties for affordability (top 29%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Camas County, Idaho
Camas struggles with affordability stress
Camas County renters spend 21.4% of their modest income on rent—among the highest burdens in Idaho and well above healthy national ranges. With median income of $55,536, the county's 19-point income gap below the national median amplifies housing pressure.
Idaho's least affordable rental market
Camas's 21.4% rent-to-income ratio ranks dead last in Idaho, towering 4.6 points above the state average of 16.8%. At $992 monthly rent, Camas households sacrifice more of their paychecks to housing than virtually any other Idahoans.
Rent premium in an isolated county
Camas's $992 rent rivals or exceeds Bonneville ($1,054) and Bonner ($1,059), despite lower incomes and smaller population than both neighbors. The disparity reflects limited housing supply in this isolated central Idaho county, keeping rents persistently elevated.
Over one-fifth of income to rent
Camas households earn $55,536 while paying $992 in rent or $978 for ownership—meaning 21.4% of income vanishes to rental housing. Ownership costs are nearly as high as rent ($978), offering little relief for homebuyers in this constrained market.
Renters should bypass Camas County
Camas's 21.4% rent-to-income ratio makes it Idaho's least affordable option for renters—compare to Boundary ($867) or Butte ($525) and save thousands annually. If you're relocating with modest income, nearly any other Idaho county offers better affordability mathematics.
Cost of Living Advisory: Camas County
Affordability Verdict
Housing in Camas County is affordable. The median rent is $992/month against a median household income of $55,536, putting rent at 21.4% of income.
Rent vs. Own
At $992/month rent versus $978/month in owner costs, owning is roughly $14/month cheaper — a 1% difference.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $39,680/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $41,914/year. With a median household income of $55,536, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 33.0% of renter households in Camas County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Within Idaho, Camas County is more affordable than Nez Perce County by roughly 6% ($992/mo vs $936/mo).
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Rent Burden
21.4%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,296
per month
Owner Cost Burden
21.1%
of gross income
The median home in Camas County may be a stretch
Median home value is $248,900. Estimated monthly cost: $1,987 vs. your max of $1,296.
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