Burley

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Burley, ID Area Guide

Avg Rent

$891

Population

12,878

Renter Mix

40% Rent

Hidden gem of Idaho’s Magic Valley

Rural Interstate Nature Outdoors Diverse

The southern Idaho city of Burley sits about forty miles east of Twin Falls and eighty miles west of Pocatello on Interstate 84. Spanning both banks of the Snake River, Burley enjoys a great location for enjoying outdoor activities ranging from boating to hiking to mountain biking, and serves as the home of the annual Spudman Triathlon and the Idaho Regatta.

A thriving Downtown district surrounding the intersection of Main Street and Overland Avenue features an eclectic range of offerings, including cozy coffeehouses, neighborhood bars, mom-and-pop specialty shops, and the historic Burley Theater. The neighborhood streets are lined with lush trees and suburban homes, with the local rental market offering a wide selection of apartments and houses to fit any lifestyle.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$57,056

Average: $70,657

Education

1,867

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

6,173

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

33 Years

Largest Age Group

10-19 Years

Approximately 17% of Residents

Under 20

31%

Over 65

16%

Housing Distribution

Burley has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Burley, ID is $396 for a studio, $891 for one bedroom, $1,182 for two bedrooms, and $1,398 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Burley has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$891/month
519 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Dworshak Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

405 Students

White Pine Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

617 Students

White Pine Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

617 Students

John V Evans Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

553 Students

Mountain View Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

484 Students

Burley Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

550 Students

Burley Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,055 Students

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.