At a Glance
Median Income
$66,663
$25,166 per capita
Home Value
$322,100
Zillow: $391,693
Median Rent
$1,135/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
350/100K
1,721/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Caldwell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Caldwell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Caldwell a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Caldwell residents earn a median household income of $66,663 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,166. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,946 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Caldwell is $322,100 , 14% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $391,693. Median rent is $1,135/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Caldwell reports 350 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,721/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.8% of adults in Caldwell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Caldwell has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population63,465
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density2,525/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,663
Per Capita$25,166
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$11,738M
Avg Weekly Wage$998
Housing
B+
Home Value$322,100
Rent$1,135
Ownership70.7%
Zillow$391,693
Housing Units20,187
Rent Burden31.6%
Crime
F
Violent350/100K
Property1,721/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault314/100K
Burglary266/100K
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,366/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain11.0 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation2,395 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+83.5%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 25%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Caldwell was founded in 1883.
The median home in Caldwell was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.390 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
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