Canyon County, ID

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
242,405 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,355 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$350,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$447 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,063 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Boise City Metro Area
3
Idaho
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Boise City Metro Area
4
Idaho
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 30
Feb 1 3 35
Mar 1 1 44
Apr 1 0 50
May 1 0 59
Jun 1 0 66
Jul 0 0 74
Aug 0 0 73
Sep 1 0 63
Oct 1 0 51
Nov 1 2 39
Dec 2 7 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 12%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, ID State Senate District 9, ID State House District 9, ID
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Schools

Lewis and Clark Elementary
1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Vallivue Middle School
1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Jefferson Middle School
1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

The College of Idaho
2 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Northwest Nazarene University
8 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

West Valley Medical Center
2 miles, NE • 4.1 star
St Luke's Nampa Medical Center
6 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center-Nampa
10 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Valor Health
21 miles, NE
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Airports

Boise Air Terminal-Gowen Field
25 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Friedman Memorial Airport
121 miles, SE • 1 star
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
190 miles, N • 1 star
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