Special Interest
Housing in Franklin County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Franklin County averages $894/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Idaho median of $1,238 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 19% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Franklin County FMR Area are $1,015 for a studio, $1,022 for 1‑bedroom, $1,341 for 2‑bedroom, $1,865 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,250 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $447 increase for a 2-bedroom in Franklin County shows a 50% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Franklin County was 3.2% in 2024, compared to Idaho at 3.7% and the national rate of 4.0%.
