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Payette
  • Town in Idaho

Report Card

grade C
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade C minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade C+
  4. Nightlife
    grade B minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade C minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade B minus
  8. Weather
    grade A minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B minus
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Payette is a town in Idaho with a population of 7,999. Payette is in Payette County. Living in Payette offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Payette and residents tend to lean conservative.

About

About Payette...
Population
7,999

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$160,500
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$736
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    46%
  • Own
    54%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    242.6
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    11.6
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    80.9
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    693.1
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    80.9
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    18%
  • 10-17 years
    5%
  • 18-24 years
    9%
  • 25-34 years
    15%
  • 35-44 years
    7%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    20%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    4%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    7%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    30%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    15%
    national  11%

Working in Payette

Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$49,683
National
$69,021

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