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Caldwell, Idaho

Introduction to Caldwell, Idaho

Caldwell, Idaho is 10 miles NW of Nampa, Idaho (center to center) and 321 miles SE of Portland, Oregon. The city is part of the Boise City metro area. The population of Caldwell is about 25,967.

Caldwell History

Hundreds of Chinese immigrants settled in Caldwell in the 1870s and 1880s. This town was central during the anti - Chinese backlash in Idaho, which resulted in an 1886 Anti - Chinese League convention in Boise. Owing to violence and social pressures, all immigrants were driven out of the town by 1890. In March 1908, Albert Horsley pleaded guilty in the District Court in Caldwell for the assassination of Frank Steunenberg, the former governor of Idaho.

Caldwell and nearby Attractions

  • Shoppers Plaza
  • Our Memories Museum
  • Sebree Park
  • Whittenberger Park
  • Fort Boise

Things To Do In Caldwell

Tourists in Caldwell City can visit the historical sites and museums like the Fort Boise, Our Memories Museum, Warhawk Air Museum, and Canyon County Historical Society Museum. There are sevearl parks that come with a range of recreational facilities such as the Eagle Island State Park as well as the Whittenberger Park. One can shop at the Shoppers Plaza while staying in the city. Caldwell City hosts several annual festivals like the Canyon County Fair and Festival, and Blues in the Park.

Caldwell Transportation

Boise Air Terminal/ Gowen Field Airport is the nearest airport.

Caldwell Higher Education

Albertson College of Idaho is located in Caldwell. Other higher education institutes that can be attended from the city include the Eastern Oregon University, Boise State University, and College of Southern Idaho.

High Points

Caldwell strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 6%Caldwell Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Caldwell Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Caldwell, ID

Comparing Caldwell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population74
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population47
Racial Diversity410
Age of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men14
Well-Paid Single Women16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married63

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty34
People in Middle Class or Better24
College Educated Adults15
Median Family Income14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times75
Working at Home53
Public Transportation Use16

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents94
Affordability of Property Taxes93
Housing Recently Built78
People Living Alone45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48
Seasonal and Vacation Housing42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime31
Low Property Crime11

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