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Rexburg, ID


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Rexburg, Idaho

Rexburg, Idaho, in Madison county, is 28 miles NE of Idaho Falls, Idaho (center to center) and 450 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. As of the year 2000 census, 17,257 people lived in Rexburg.

The People and Families of Rexburg

In Rexburg, about 29% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here.

In the city, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rexburg had a median family income of $36,047. Significantly, more adults in Rexburg have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Idaho.

Political Inclinations

Rexburg residents donated more money ($750) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Crime and Safety

A low crime rate is one of the plusses in Rexburg.

Rexburg Housing

An estimated 39% of living spaces in Rexburg are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the city offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Rexburg, 69% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Rexburg is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

Rexburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyRexburg Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyRexburg Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyRexburg Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyRexburg Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 10%Rexburg College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Rexburg Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Rexburg, ID

Comparing Rexburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Racial Diversity37
Male Share of the Population11
Senior Citizens11
Well-Paid Single Men11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults710
Median Family Income25
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Housing Recently Built88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime98

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