Dedicated to a Thriving Downtown Idaho Falls
The Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation (IFDDC) is committed to the continuous improvement of our historic downtown.
Our mission is to advance downtown as the regional center for commerce, culture, and leisure activities, serving both residents and visitors.
Our goal is to make Downtown Idaho Falls one of the most inviting and vibrant places to live, work, and play in the region. The IFDDC strives to continually enhance downtown as the centerpiece of the Idaho Falls region, ensuring it remains relevant and unique as we build momentum for years to come.
Diverse & Growing
Downtown Living
Downtown Idaho Falls isn't just for one generation – it's a vibrant home for all!
Millennials and young professionals are driving a trend towards experiential living in our urban core, with over 30% of our downtown population identifying as Millennial. Yet, our community remains diverse, welcoming residents from Gen Z to Boomers who also choose to live downtown.
Explore the charts below to see the full demographic picture of our inclusive downtown.
Our downtown is the economic center for the region
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State of Downtown Generating more payroll dollars per census tract than almost anywhere else in the region, downtown Idaho Falls is the economic center of the area. The map below shows annual payroll by census tracts located in downtown, with many areas peaking well over $3 million in annual payroll, amounting to over $3 billion for the downtown district. With some of the most productive land in the region, downtown business organizations in Idaho Falls have continued to create momentum for commerce, leisure, and recreation for all.
Click, scroll, and zoom within the map below to view the Downtown Idaho Falls community.
We have an affordable downtown
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One of the largest costs for families is paying for housing and transportation. The map below shows the percent of income spent on housing for median income families across the region. A family making an area median income of $54,663 will spend around 25% on housing downtown - well below the city average.
Link to this component Anchor linkClick, scroll, and zoom within the map below to view the Downtown Idaho Falls community.
