Living in Caldwell, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Caldwell · Census data 2020–2024
Caldwell has 66,516 residents with a median age of 31.5. The median household income is $73,058 (6% lower than the Idaho median), the median home value is $367,300, the median rent is $1,264/month.
Caldwell at a glance
- Population
- 66,516
- Median age
- 31.5State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $73,058State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $367,300State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $1,264/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 73%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Caldwell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Idaho median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Caldwell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Caldwell the median home value is $367,300, 10% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,264 per month, which is 29.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,603 a month in housing costs.
Caldwell median household income
The median household income in Caldwell is $73,058 and the income per person is $27,345. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Caldwell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 22,378
- Owner-occupied
- 73%
- Renter-occupied
- 27%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 3.01
Caldwell demographics
- Population
- 66,516
- Median age
- 31.5
- Under 18
- 30.3%
- 65 and older
- 10%
- Households
- 21,573
- Foreign-born
- 12.6%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Caldwell ›
Education in Caldwell
19.5% of adults 25 and older in Caldwell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Caldwell
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Drive alone
- 73.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Caldwell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell | 66,516 | $73,058 | $367,300 | $1,264 |
| Middleton | 10,649 | $89,013 | $403,100 | $1,147 |
| Nampa | 110,319 | $74,279 | $370,800 | $1,420 |
| Notus | 573 | $64,813 | $287,000 | $1,125 |
| Greenleaf | 1,482 | $69,141 | $363,700 | — |
| Star | 14,745 | $97,936 | $564,300 | $1,924 |
| Marsing | 1,306 | $70,202 | $347,200 | $654 |
| Wilder | 2,074 | $55,117 | $270,900 | $793 |
| Eagle | 32,855 | $122,894 | $772,900 | $1,765 |
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What is the median household income in Caldwell, ID?
The median household income in Caldwell is $73,058, 6% lower than the Idaho median of $77,800 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Caldwell?
The median home value in Caldwell is $367,300, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Caldwell?
The median gross rent in Caldwell is $1,264 per month, about 29.8% of household income.
Is Caldwell, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Idaho median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
What is the median age in Caldwell?
The median age in Caldwell is 31.5 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Caldwell?
The average commute to work in Caldwell is 25 minutes; 12.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Caldwell?
The unemployment rate in Caldwell is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Caldwell?
19.5% of adults in Caldwell have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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