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Middleton.
About
Life in Middleton
Middleton is a community of 10,101 people in Idaho. The median household income is $89,013, and median home values are around $403,100. Unemployment is low at 3.6%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Middleton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Foreign-Born
1.9%
Broadband Internet
94.5%
of households
Population Growth
+33.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Middleton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Middleton, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (48.5%), and 12.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.8%
of residents
65 and Older
15.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.2%
of households
Married Couples
55.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.95
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 Living
Rent, home values, and income in Middleton
Rent and home values here are close to the ID average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
66.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
40.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,108
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
90.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2009
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $507,132 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for ID
Unemployment in Middleton and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Canyon County, which includes Middleton, is close to the ID average.
Unemployment rate
Middleton: Canyon County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Canyon County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Middleton is about 4% of Canyon County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Middleton 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
Commute27.3 min avg
How Middleton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Middleton, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 50% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 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 51% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Middleton runs 51% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
162
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
567.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Middleton 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 Middleton, 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
Middleton is about 4% of Canyon County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Canyon County, which includes Middleton, 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
Middleton is about 4% of Canyon County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Middleton 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
12.3"
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" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Middleton
Uninsured
7.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Middleton's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
West Valley Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.6 mi away · Caldwell
St Luke's Nampa Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.6 mi away · Nampa
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.1 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.
Education19.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Middleton
Middleton's student/teacher ratio is 19.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 28.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
28.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Middleton (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 · 1,041 students · in-state tuition $39,190 · 65% graduate · median earnings $57,623 (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 Middleton
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Public Libraries in Middleton
Middleton Public
307 Cornell St, Middleton
Cities Near Middleton
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Middleton?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Middleton FAQ
Is Middleton, Idaho safe?⌄
Middleton's violent crime rate was 162 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 567 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Middleton, Idaho?⌄
Canyon County, which includes Middleton, has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Middleton, Idaho?⌄
The average commute in Middleton is 27 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