Middleton, ID

Idaho · Metropolitan Area

Middleton is a small city in Idaho with a population of 10,101. Residents earn $83,681 per year, which is 11% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
10,101 Population 1,533/sq mi density
$83,681 Median Income $32,019 per capita
$348,900 Home Value $494,878 Zillow
$1,077 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$83,681 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$348,900 home value, $1,077/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $83,681
11% higher than US avg
Home Value $348,900
24% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.5%
9% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,077
7% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.1%
6% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.2%
50% lower than US avg

How Middleton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population10,101
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density1,533/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 82%

Economy

A+
Median Income$83,681
Per Capita$32,019
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$11,738M
Commute27 min

Housing

A
Home Value$348,900
Rent$1,077
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$494,878

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.4%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI33 (Good)
Rain11.0 in/yr
Elevation2,403 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.5%
High School+93.4%
School Score5.43

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 25%
Commute27 min
Libraries7

Is Middleton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Middleton receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Middleton stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Middleton is $83,681, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Middleton is $348,900, 24% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,077 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

30.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Middleton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches, including 9.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Middleton has a population of 10,101 with a density of 1,533 people per square mile. The median age is 34.3 years, 12% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81.5%), with 3.2% Hispanic.

Population

10,101
Total Population
1,533
People / sq mi
34.3yrs
Median Age
12% below US avg
6.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%
Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

Middleton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.3%
11% above US avg
Spanish12.7%
5% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Middleton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Middleton is $83,681, which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Middleton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$83,681
11% above US avg
Per Capita Income$32,019
Avg Weekly Wage$998
IRS Avg AGI$68,149

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.2%
50% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,946
County GDP$11,738M

Business (County)

Restaurants369
Healthcare510
Retail576
Manufacturing259

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,406
3% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.98%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.4 min
Work from Home11.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Middleton is $348,900, 24% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,077 (7% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $494,878.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$348,900
24% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$494,878
Median List Price$550,490

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$550,490
$/Sq Ft$253
Homes Sold22
Sale-to-List Ratio99.2%
Price Drops15.9%
Inventory82

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,077
7% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$898
1 Bedroom$950
2 Bedrooms$1,173
3 Bedrooms$1,619
4 Bedrooms$1,949

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,406
3% below US avg
Effective Rate0.98%
In Middleton, 34.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.4% report depression. 22.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Middleton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.1%
6% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure28.7%
Asthma11.2%
COPD6.0%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.0%
Physical Inactivity22.1%
Depression24.4%
Mental Distress17.2%
Physical Distress13.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.6%
Checkup Rate71.9%
Premature Death7,366/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access76.1%
Healthcare Facilities510

Crime Rates: Middleton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Safety Score

Middleton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 11.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall11.0 inches
71% below US avg
Snowfall9.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,403 ft (732 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.1 km²)
Population Density1,533/sq mi
Coordinates43.7116°N, 116.6150°W
County FIPS16027
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 30.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 46.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72%
D 25.4%

Winner: Republican by 46.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.5%
9% below US avg
High School+93.4%
School Test Score5.43
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,533/sq mi
Total Area6.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities510
Restaurants369
Retail Stores576

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.4 min
Work from Home11.0%

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