The Town FilesMiddleton, Idaho
City in Canyon County · population 9,425 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $403,100
- Household income
- $89,013
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 36.1
Middleton is a city of 9,425 people in Canyon County, Idaho. The median home is worth $403,100, above the typical Idaho town ($291,900). It ranks easier by car than 91% of Idaho towns, better for first-time buyers than 82% of Idaho towns, more vibrant than 81% of Idaho towns.
How Middleton 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 Middleton is worth $403,100, above the typical Idaho town ($291,900). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $89,013, which is more affordable than 50% of Idaho towns. Median rent is $1,147 a month. 90.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Middleton | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $403,100 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $1,147 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $89,013 | $66,924 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 90.4% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 2009 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.9% | — |
Who lives in Middleton
| People | Middleton | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 | 36.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.9% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 27.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.9% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% | 11.4% |
| Veterans | 12.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.9% | — |
| Work from home | 10.5% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 27.3 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.5% | 91.2% |
Weather in Middleton
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 Middleton since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Idaho town. The strongest, an F1, struck on July 9, 1956 about 5.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 26, 2023.
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 Middleton itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Middleton
6 public schools with 4,261 students, about 19.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIDDLETON HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,392 | 22.1 |
| MIDDLETON MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 997 | 19.5 |
| MIDDLETON MILL CREEK ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 727 | 17.7 |
| MIDDLETON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 550 | 18.3 |
| SAGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL MIDDLETON (charter) | K-10 | 421 | 15.6 |
| MIDDLETON ACADEMY | 6-12 | 174 | 15.8 |
Towns near Middleton
- Caldwell, ID5.0 mi · 59,996 people · home $367,300
- Star, ID6.1 mi · 11,117 people · home $564,300
- Nampa, ID8.9 mi · 100,200 people · home $370,800
- Eagle, ID10.3 mi · 30,346 people · home $772,900
- Emmett, ID12.6 mi · 7,647 people · home $342,000
- Meridian, ID12.7 mi · 117,635 people · home $531,600
- Garden City, ID16.3 mi · 12,316 people · home $449,500
- Kuna, ID16.6 mi · 24,011 people · home $423,900
Middleton questions
Is Middleton, Idaho a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Middleton scores better for retirees than 19% of Idaho towns and quieter than 25%. 15.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.1).
How much does a house cost in Middleton?
The median owner-occupied home in Middleton is valued at $403,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $89,013, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $1,147 a month.
What is the weather like in Middleton?
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 Middleton get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Middleton 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)