Buhl, ID

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Population
4,801
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
3,769 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$247,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,148/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$55,568
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Set in Idaho's Magic Valley about twenty minutes west of Twin Falls, Buhl is a quiet, friendly town surrounded by rolling farmland and dramatic canyon country. Widely known as the "Trout Capital of the World," the community is powered by the crystal-clear springs that flow into the Snake River Canyon, supporting a thriving aquaculture and farming economy. Daily life unfolds at an easygoing pace along the Thousand Springs Scenic Byway, offering wide-open skies and a genuine small-town feel.

Living here puts great outdoor spots right in your backyard, whether you are soaking at Miracle Hot Springs, hiking around Balanced Rock, or spending an afternoon along the Snake River. Buhl has its own school district, neighborhood parks, and a solid job base in agriculture and food production. For anything else, Twin Falls is a quick commute down Highway 30, making it easy to enjoy a peaceful rural routine with larger-city shopping, dining, and healthcare close at hand.

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