Midvale, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Washington County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
331 Population 129/sq mi density
$48,281 Median Income $20,198 per capita
$208,300 Home Value $359,048 Zillow
$694 Median Rent 16.9% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$48,281 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$208,300 home value, $694/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Midvale, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,281
36% below
$20,198 per capita
Home Value
$208,300
26% below
Zillow: $359,048
Median Rent
$694/mo
40% below
16.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
38% below
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
2% below
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Midvale Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Midvale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
64%
Home Value
74%
Rent
60%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Midvale a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Midvale residents earn a median household income of $48,281 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,198. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 369 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Midvale is $208,300 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,048. Median rent is $694/month, with 16.9% 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 1973.

Education

20.8% of adults in Midvale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Midvale has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population331
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density129/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans14.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,281
Per Capita$20,198
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$664M
Avg Weekly Wage$817

Housing

A
Home Value$208,300
Rent$694
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$359,048
Housing Units115
Rent Burden16.9%

Health

Obesity31.4%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,982/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain21.4 in/yr
Elevation2,545 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute23 min
Broadband62.1%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Midvale was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.