Wendell, ID

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Population
3,090
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
3,435 ft
Median Home Value
$242,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$815/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$57,266
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Wendell

Wendell is a quiet, welcoming community of around 3,000 residents in southern Idaho's Magic Valley. Often called the Hub City because of its central location between Gooding, Jerome, and Twin Falls, it offers a classic rural lifestyle surrounded by working farmland and wide-open skies. The town provides a peaceful, friendly atmosphere where people quickly get to know their neighbors and daily routines stay simple.

Cattle graze in a small pasture near Wendell, Idaho (20220522 FPAC KLS 0015)

Families are served by a compact local school district, and everyday spots like the city park, local eateries, and the library anchor the neighborhood. When you need major retail, specialized healthcare, or college campuses, Twin Falls is an easy half-hour drive away. With the scenic Snake River and Thousand Springs state parks just down the road, Wendell makes an attractive spot for anyone looking for affordable, relaxed small-town living.

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