Living in Middleton, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Middleton · Census data 2020–2024
Middleton has 10,649 residents with a median age of 36.1. The median household income is $89,013 (14% higher than the Idaho median), the median home value is $403,100, the median rent is $1,147/month.
Middleton at a glance
- Population
- 10,649
- Median age
- 36.1State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $89,013State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $403,100State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $1,147/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 90.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.9%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Middleton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Idaho median; home values 4% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Middleton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Middleton the median home value is $403,100, 21% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,147 per month, which is 36.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,927 a month in housing costs.
Middleton median household income
The median household income in Middleton is $89,013 and the income per person is $34,021. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Middleton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,707
- Owner-occupied
- 90.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.6%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2009
- Average household size
- 2.95
Middleton demographics
- Population
- 10,649
- Median age
- 36.1
- Under 18
- 27.8%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 3,601
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 12.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Middleton ›
Education in Middleton
28.9% of adults 25 and older in Middleton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 9.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Middleton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Drive alone
- 77.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Middleton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton | 10,649 | $89,013 | $403,100 | $1,147 |
| Caldwell | 66,516 | $73,058 | $367,300 | $1,264 |
| Star | 14,745 | $97,936 | $564,300 | $1,924 |
| Notus | 573 | $64,813 | $287,000 | $1,125 |
| Nampa | 110,319 | $74,279 | $370,800 | $1,420 |
| Eagle | 32,855 | $122,894 | $772,900 | $1,765 |
| Greenleaf | 1,482 | $69,141 | $363,700 | — |
| Emmett | 8,275 | $58,750 | $342,000 | $1,042 |
| Meridian | 130,138 | $100,795 | $531,600 | $1,805 |
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What is the median household income in Middleton, ID?
The median household income in Middleton is $89,013, 14% higher 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 Middleton?
The median home value in Middleton is $403,100, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Middleton?
The median gross rent in Middleton is $1,147 per month, about 36.4% of household income.
Is Middleton, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Idaho median; home values 4% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%.
What is the median age in Middleton?
The median age in Middleton is 36.1 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Middleton?
The average commute to work in Middleton is 27 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Middleton?
The unemployment rate in Middleton is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Middleton?
28.9% of adults in Middleton 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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