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Living in Middleton, ID
Explore Middleton and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.5 / 10
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Middleton at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population10,649
Median Household Income$89,013
Median Home Value$403,100
Median Gross Rent$1,147
Median Age36.1
Average Household Size3.0
Unemployment4.1%
Work From Home10.5%
Homeownership90.4%
Housing Vacancy2.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Middleton is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Middleton and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Middleton
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$403,100
Median Gross Rent$1,147
Homeownership90.4%
Housing Vacancy2.9%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Middleton, ID
Median Household Income$89,013
Unemployment4.1%
Work From Home10.5%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Middleton and how households are structured
Population10,649
Median Age36.1
Average Household Size3.0
Middleton is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Middleton
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Middleton point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, a relatively dry annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High93.3°F
Average Winter Low23.0°F
Annual Rainfall12.3 in.
Annual Snowfall9.7 in.
Seasonal Life in Middleton
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring should generally favor outdoor activity, although a relatively dry annual pattern makes water use, landscaping and local drought conditions worth noticing.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows make heating, icy conditions and cold-weather routines worth evaluating even if annual snowfall is limited.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Middleton is located in Canyon County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Canyon County.
County Intelligence
Middleton & Canyon County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Middleton is located in Canyon County, Idaho.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Middleton.
Current NarrowTheList data for Middleton shows a population of about 10,649. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Canyon County
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County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Middleton.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.