In Butte, Idaho, the median home price is $350,376, compared with the Idaho median of $472,624; median household income is $53,015; the population is 2,684; schools rate 6.2 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 155.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 22.0 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Butte at a glance
Population
2,684
Median Household Income
$53,015
Typical Home Value
$350,376
School District Rating
6.2
Violent Crime Rate
155.6
Avg Commute Time
22.0
About Butte
Butte has a population of 2,684. The median home value is $350,376, 26% below the Idaho median. Median household income is $53,015 (32% below the Idaho median). The most populated towns are Arco and Howe.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Butte
2 towns, by population.
County rankings in Idaho
Every county in Idaho, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Idaho
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Idaho
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- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Idaho
- 10Best school ratingsIdaho School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Idaho
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Idaho
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Idaho
Butte at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Butte?
- Butte has a population of 2,684 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Butte?
- The median home value in Butte is $350,376. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Butte?
- Median household income in Butte is $53,015 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Butte in?
- Butte is in Idaho.
- How many towns are in Butte?
- Butte contains 2 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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