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Parma, ID


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Parma, Idaho

Parma, Idaho, in Canyon county, is 25 miles NW of Nampa, Idaho (center to center) and 306 miles SE of Portland, Oregon. The people of the city are in the Boise City metropolitan area. Parma has a population of 1,771.

The People and Families of Parma

In Parma, about 61% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Parma, with the many large families there.

Approximately 16% of Parma is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Parma had a median family income of $36,336.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Parma residents, with $250. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Parma Housing

In Parma, 70% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Parma, 89% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Parma; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyParma Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Parma Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Parma, ID

Comparing Parma 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
Racial Diversity910
Children Under 5 Years Old85
Male Share of the Population86
Senior Citizens56
Female Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men33
Age of the Population25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty45
Median Family Income45
College Educated Adults33
People in Middle Class or Better23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times63
Working at Home43
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Housing Recently Built53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Rents45
People Living Alone34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime66
Low Property Crime56
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