The Town FilesCaldwell, Idaho
City in Canyon County · population 59,996 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $367,300
- Household income
- $73,058
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 31.5
Caldwell is a city of 59,996 people in Canyon County, Idaho. The median home is worth $367,300, above the typical Idaho town ($291,900). It ranks more walkable than 88% of Idaho towns, more vibrant than 88% of Idaho towns.
How Caldwell ranks
Percentile among Idaho towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Idaho towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Caldwell is worth $367,300, above the typical Idaho town ($291,900). Homes cost about 5.0 times the median household income of $73,058, which is more affordable than 37% of Idaho towns. Median rent is $1,264 a month. 73.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Caldwell | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $367,300 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $1,264 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $73,058 | $66,924 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.0× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 73.0% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Caldwell
| People | Caldwell | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.5 | 36.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.0% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 30.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.5% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.6% | — |
| Work from home | 12.1% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 24.6 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.4% | 91.2% |
Weather in Caldwell
July highs average 93.3°F and January lows 23.0°F. About 11.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.7 inches of snow (typical Idaho town: 38.8 in). Expect about 59 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 132 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Caldwell since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Idaho town. The strongest, an F1, struck on July 9, 1956 about 8.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 25, 2004.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 25, 2018.
Severe weather in Canyon County since 1996
Canyon County has been included in 4 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4534: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3467: Covid-19 |
| October 7, 2017 | Flood | DR-4342: Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3244: Hurricane Katrina |
Jobs and pay in Canyon County
Canyon County had 88,684 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,903 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Caldwell itself the ACS puts it at 5%.
Public schools in Caldwell
28 public schools with 14,280 students, about 17.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CALDWELL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,394 | 19.4 |
| VALLIVUE HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,247 | 19.2 |
| SAGE VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 842 | 20.0 |
| SUMMITVUE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 769 | 17.9 |
| SKYWAY ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 755 | 21.0 |
| VISION CHARTER SCHOOL (charter) | K-12 | 742 | 23.2 |
| CENTRAL CANYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 730 | 20.9 |
| VALLIVUE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 672 | 16.0 |
| SYRINGA MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 581 | 18.2 |
| JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 552 | 16.7 |
| VAN BUREN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 536 | 16.8 |
| WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 519 | 15.3 |
Towns near Caldwell
- Middleton, ID5.0 mi · 9,425 people · home $403,100
- Nampa, ID6.3 mi · 100,200 people · home $370,800
- Star, ID9.2 mi · 11,117 people · home $564,300
- Eagle, ID13.1 mi · 30,346 people · home $772,900
- Meridian, ID13.2 mi · 117,635 people · home $531,600
- Homedale, ID14.1 mi · 2,881 people · home $238,000
- Kuna, ID15.3 mi · 24,011 people · home $423,900
- Emmett, ID17.5 mi · 7,647 people · home $342,000
Caldwell questions
Is Caldwell, Idaho a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Caldwell scores better for retirees than 2% of Idaho towns and quieter than 8%. 10.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.5).
How much does a house cost in Caldwell?
The median owner-occupied home in Caldwell is valued at $367,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,058, so homes cost about 5.0 times income. Median rent is $1,264 a month.
What is the weather like in Caldwell?
July highs average 93.3°F and January lows 23.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 11.0 inches of precipitation a year and 9.7 inches of snow.
Does Caldwell get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Caldwell since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on July 9, 1956. The typical Idaho town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)