Wilder, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Canyon County County
Wilder, ID
At a Glance
How Wilder Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wilder's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wilder a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wilder residents earn a median household income of $55,938 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,459. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.5% 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 Wilder is $215,600 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $551,420. Median rent is $799/month, with 32.8% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Wilder reports 291 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 874/100K.
Education
9.6% of adults in Wilder hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 69.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilder has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.