Community Quick Facts
Location
Caldwell, Idaho is located in Canyon County in the southwestern part of the state. It sits within the Treasure Valley, which is the region surrounding the Boise Metropolitan Statistical Area.
- Distance from Boise: About 25 miles west of downtown Boise
- Nearby Cities: Nampa (east), Middleton (north), and Parma (west)
- Geography: Caldwell lies along the Snake River, with easy access to outdoor recreation, agriculture, and regional transportation routes like Interstate 84.
Population
Caldwell has an estimated population of 77,610(COMPASS), with a five-year growth of 29.36% since 2020.
- Ada, Canyon and Boise County Region Population Estimate: 856,880 (COMPASS)
- Median Age: The median age in Caldwell is 33 years, with the top five (5) age groups (16+) as:
- 15-19 years of age: 10.1%
- 20-24 years of age: 8.6%
- 25-29 years of age: 8.4%
- 30-34 years of age: 8.2%
- 35-39 years of age: 7.0%
- Average Household Size: 3.03
- Owner-Occupied Housing Units: 74.3%
- Renter-Occupied Housing Units: 25.7%
- Largest % of Owner-Occupied Housing Units by Value: $300,000 - $749,000.
- White Alone: 64.0%
- Black Alone: 1.0%
- American Indian Alone: 1.4%
- Asian Alone: 1.1%
- Pacific Islander Alone: 0.2%
- Some Other Race Alone: 16.7%
- Two or More Races: 15.5%
- Hispanic Origin: 36.4%
- Diversity Index: A vibrant community with growing racial and ethnic diversity (Diversity Index = 74.7)N
- Median Household Income: $71,705
- Average Household Income: $89,090
- Education: Served by Caldwell School District and Vallivue School District; close proximity to Boise State University, College of Idaho, and College of Western Idaho
- Economy: Key sectors include retail, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, and other services
- Employment: Access to a talented and motivated workforce of over 687,000 across the Boise Metropolitan Statistical Area
- Quality of Life: Affordable housing, recreational amenities, parks, and access to outdoor activities. Below is a snapshot of some of Caldwell's entertainment, recreational and outdoor amenities.
- Boise River and Greenbelt: Caldwell is located on and just south of the Boise River. The river flows west/northwest from Boise through Nampa and Caldwell before eventually reaching the Snake River. Perfect for biking, walking, jogging, and scenic commuting.
- Indian Creek: Indian Creek is one of Caldwell's most defining features, both historically and today. Indian Creek is a 66-mile tributary of the Boise River that flows directly through downtown Caldwell before joining the Boise River just north of town. Indian Creek is a walkable greenway with paths, bridges, seating, landscaping, and about 5 acres of park space in downtown. It is great for strolling, relaxing and community gatherings.
- Indian Creek Plaza: Indian Creek Plaza is the centerpiece of downtown Caldwell, hosting hundreds of events per year including concerts, markets and festivals. It features a splash pad in the summer and an ice-skating ribbon in winter, with outdoor dining and gathering spaces, and children's play areas.
- Lake Lowell: Lake Lowell is one of the region’s top outdoor destinations, located just 5–10 minutes from downtown Caldwell. It offers a mix of recreation, wildlife, and scenic open space. Lake Lowell is a local favorite for boating, jet skiing, fishing, paddleboarding, kayaking, swimming, and birdwatching. The Lake has multi-use trails great for walking, biking and running with scenic views.
- Sunnyslope Wine Trail: The Sunnyslope Wine Trail is a scenic wine region in Caldwell, Idaho, forming the heart of the state’s wine country within the Snake River Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA). Sunnyslope is home to about 19-20 member wineries and vineyards.