In Gem, Idaho, the median home price is $481,481; median household income is $64,605; the population is 20,614; schools rate 5.6 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 263.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 30.3 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Gem at a glance
Population
20,614
Median Household Income
$64,605
Typical Home Value
$481,481
School District Rating
5.6
Violent Crime Rate
263.3
Avg Commute Time
30.3
About Gem
Gem has a population of 20,614. The median home value is $481,481, 2% above the Idaho median. Median household income is $64,605 (17% below the Idaho median). The most populated towns are Emmett Valley, Emmett Bench, and Sweet.
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 Gem
3 towns, by population.
Gem at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Gem?
- Gem has a population of 20,614 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Gem?
- The median home value in Gem is $481,481. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Gem?
- Median household income in Gem is $64,605 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Gem in?
- Gem is in Idaho.
- How many towns are in Gem?
- Gem contains 3 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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