Private Schools Market: ZIP 83642
Opportunity Score
65
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 83642 is an urban area. with a population of 58,049 and household incomes above the national median ($96,361). There are 6 private schools operations in ZIP 83642.
Area Profile
58,049
Population
$96,361
Median Income
+29% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 38.4 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 30.0% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Private Schools and related businesses in ZIP 83642.
6
Private Schools
Moderate — proven market
1.0 per 10K residents
27
Child Care Centers
4.7 per 10K residents
What this means:
Private Schools are 18.2% of the relevant market in ZIP 83642 (6 vs. 27 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,990
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,629
Median Gross Rent
$490 K
Median Home Value
20
Bank Branches
$1.6 M deposits
Tips for Starting a Private School Business in Idaho
- Accreditation takes 2-3 years but determines whether your tuition qualifies for tax credits and whether colleges recognize your diplomas.
- Your first 50 students are the hardest. Most private schools break even around 80-120 students. Plan for 2-3 years of operating losses.
- Facility costs dominate. Leasing a church or community center cuts your startup cost by 60-80% vs. building or buying.
- Teacher salaries run 15-30% below public school equivalents. You'll attract mission-driven educators, but benefits and culture have to compensate.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Private Schools
- 6
- Related Businesses
- 27
- Bank Branches
- 20
vs. National Average
Median Income
+29% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
83646
5.7 mi
Pop: 74,522
$101,040
83713
6.3 mi
Pop: 29,992
$86,419
83709
8.2 mi
Pop: 58,631
$88,893
Walk: 13.1
83704
8.6 mi
Pop: 41,406
$70,806
Walk: 13.4
83687
9.2 mi
Pop: 40,299
$72,294
Walk: 10.4
83634
10.1 mi
Pop: 35,506
$93,084
83669
12.1 mi
Pop: 15,728
$98,768
83705
12.5 mi
Pop: 27,542
$62,605
Walk: 14.5
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About This Data
Data sources
U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits