The Town FilesHomedale, Idaho
City in Owyhee County · population 2,881 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $238,000
- Household income
- $62,117
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 34.0
Homedale is a city of 2,881 people in Owyhee County, Idaho. The median home is worth $238,000, below the typical Idaho town ($291,900). It ranks easier by car than 88% of Idaho towns, better transit than 87% of Idaho towns, better for young professionals than 75% of Idaho towns.
How Homedale ranks
Percentile among Idaho towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Idaho towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Homedale is worth $238,000, below the typical Idaho town ($291,900). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $62,117, which is more affordable than 77% of Idaho towns. Median rent is $1,078 a month. 67.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Homedale | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $238,000 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $1,078 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $62,117 | $66,924 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 67.5% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Homedale
| People | Homedale | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.0 | 36.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.4% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 26.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.9% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.8% | 11.4% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.9% | — |
| Work from home | 4.8% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 30.3 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.2% | 91.2% |
Weather in Homedale
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 22.9°F. About 10.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.2 inches of snow (typical Idaho town: 38.8 in). Expect about 65 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 161 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Homedale since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Idaho town. The strongest, an F0, struck on September 26, 1986 about 8.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 26, 1986.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 3 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 20, 1984.
Severe weather in Owyhee County since 1996
Owyhee County has been included in 6 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4534: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3467: Covid-19 |
| February 27, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1630: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3244: Hurricane Katrina |
| January 4, 1997 | Severe Storm | DR-1154: Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud And Landslides |
Jobs and pay in Owyhee County
Owyhee County had 3,544 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,269 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Homedale itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.
Public schools in Homedale
3 public schools with 1,270 students, about 18.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOMEDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-4 | 478 | 18.4 |
| HOMEDALE HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 410 | 20.5 |
| HOMEDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 382 | 17.4 |
Towns near Homedale
- Caldwell, ID14.1 mi · 59,996 people · home $367,300
- Middleton, ID17.5 mi · 9,425 people · home $403,100
- Nyssa, OR18.3 mi · 3,198 people · home $204,300
- Nampa, ID18.9 mi · 100,200 people · home $370,800
- Star, ID23.1 mi · 11,117 people · home $564,300
- Meridian, ID26.9 mi · 117,635 people · home $531,600
- Eagle, ID27.1 mi · 30,346 people · home $772,900
- Kuna, ID27.5 mi · 24,011 people · home $423,900
Homedale questions
Is Homedale, Idaho a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Homedale scores better for retirees than 29% of Idaho towns and quieter than 32%. 12.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.0).
How much does a house cost in Homedale?
The median owner-occupied home in Homedale is valued at $238,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,117, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,078 a month.
What is the weather like in Homedale?
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 22.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 10.1 inches of precipitation a year and 9.2 inches of snow.
Does Homedale get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Homedale since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on September 26, 1986. The typical Idaho town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)