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Caldwell.
About
Life in Caldwell
The median home price around $367,000 and rents averaging $1,264 are reasonable for the region, especially if you're priced out of central Boise just 24 miles away, though you're trading that proximity for a 24-minute commute. Jobs are fairly steady with unemployment around 4.1%, and the College of Idaho anchors some of the community's intellectual life, though the college degree rate is modest at 17.8%. You'll find a genuinely diverse population here—about 35% Latino—which shapes the character of neighborhoods, schools, and local culture in ways worth exploring before you move.
Caldwell at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
31.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Foreign-Born
12.6%
Broadband Internet
92.4%
of households
Population Growth
+27.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Caldwell: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Caldwell, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (72.9%), and 25.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
30.3%
of residents
65 and Older
10.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
43.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.1%
of households
Married Couples
53.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.01
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for ID
Rent, home values, and income in Caldwell
In Caldwell, home values are 12% below the ID average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,952
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
73.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2003
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $399,646 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above ID average
Unemployment in Caldwell and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Caldwell is 0.4 percentage points higher than the ID average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Caldwell Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Boise City, ID metro area
Commute24.6 min avg
How Caldwell residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Caldwell, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 59% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 mi
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI)
Medium hub2.6M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 46% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Caldwell runs 46% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
482
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
683.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Caldwell Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 2 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
71.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Canyon County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Canyon County, which includes Caldwell, the most common type is heavy snow, with 2 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | Winter Weather | Not estimated |
| 2024 | 8 | Heavy Snow | Not estimated |
| 2023 | 4 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2022 | 8 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2021 | 4 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2020 | 1 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 3 | Heavy Snow | Not estimated |
| 2018 | 1 | Hail | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
18 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Canyon County, county-wide
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Canyon County, which includes Caldwell, is typically good — 280 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
36
Good Days
280
per year
Moderate Days
83
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Canyon County, county-wide
Climate89°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Caldwell has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/55°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/37°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
12.2"
Annual Snowfall
9.7"
Hot Days/Year
59
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
132
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
82
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 23°F | 1.37" |
| Feb | 47°F | 26°F | 1.04" |
| Mar | 57°F | 32°F | 1.26" |
| Apr | 65°F | 36°F | 1.06" |
| May | 74°F | 44°F | 1.37" |
| Jun | 83°F | 51°F | 0.73" |
| Jul | 93°F | 57°F | 0.26" |
| Aug | 92°F | 56°F | 0.20" |
| Sep | 81°F | 47°F | 0.36" |
| Oct | 67°F | 37°F | 0.80" |
| Nov | 51°F | 28°F | 1.17" |
| Dec | 40°F | 23°F | 1.39" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Caldwell
Caldwell has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
14.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
West Valley Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: West Valley Medical Center · 1717 Arlington Street
- Outpatient center: West Valley Medical Group · 381 B South Middleton Road, Middleton
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
St Luke's Nampa Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4 mi away · Nampa
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.7 mi away · Nampa
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education18.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Caldwell
Caldwell's student/teacher ratio is 18.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 19.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
25
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
19.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Caldwell
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,041 students · in-state tuition $39,190 · 65% graduate · median earnings $57,623 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 6,459 students · in-state tuition $3,854 · 28% graduate · median earnings $46,214 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,024 students · in-state tuition $41,990 · 59% graduate · median earnings $60,370 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreation
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Caldwell
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Public Libraries in Caldwell
Caldwell Public
1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell
Cities Near Caldwell
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Caldwell?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Caldwell FAQ
Is Caldwell, Idaho affordable?⌄
Caldwell's median rent is $1,264/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $73,058/year. Median home value is $367,300.
Is Caldwell, Idaho safe?⌄
Caldwell's violent crime rate was 482 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 683 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Caldwell, Idaho?⌄
Caldwell has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Caldwell, Idaho?⌄
The cost of living in Caldwell is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,264/month and median household income is $73,058/year. The median home value is $367,300. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Caldwell, Idaho?⌄
The average commute in Caldwell is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from