About Gem County

Gem is a county in the Boise City Metropolitan area. It has a population of 19,250 and a population density of 32, which is 66% below the national average. It has a median age of 44, which is 8 years above the Boise City Metro median age and 5 years above the national average.


Gem County has a median home value of $446,830, which is 4% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,350 is 24% below the metro average rent and 35% below the national average rent The average household income in Gem County is $65,204 , which is 21% below the Metro average household income and 16% below the national average of household income.

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$446,830Median Home Value
$463,941 Boise City Metro Area
$1,350Median Rent
$1,767 Boise City Metro Area

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Gem County's population is made up of 57% married, 20% single, 16% divorced and 7% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 42%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 25%. Homeowners make up 75% of the population in Gem County.

19,250Population
826,521 Boise City Metro Area
32Population Density
  • 51% Male
  • 49% Female
44 Median Age
36 Boise City Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Gem County is $33,032. The Median Household Income is $65,204

$33,032Income Per Capita
$41,911 Boise City Metro Area
$65,204Median Household Income
$82,526 Boise City Metro Area
12% Poverty Rate
9% Boise City Metro Area
3% Unemployment Rate
3% Boise City Metro Area
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Amenities in Gem County
Trader Joe’s
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
Distance from Downtown 0.5 Miles
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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$446,830Median Home Value
$463,941 Boise City Metro Area
$1,350Median Rent
$1,767 Boise City Metro Area
2Average Household Size
3 Boise City Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
25%
Home Owners
75%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers:July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters:January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains:Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow:Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Emmett crime index is 46 which is lower than the national average.

46
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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