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Wilder, ID


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Wilder, Idaho

Wilder, Idaho, in Canyon county, is 19 miles NW of Nampa, Idaho (center to center) and 311 miles SE of Portland, Oregon. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Boise City metropolitan area. Wilder contains a population of approximately 1,462.

The People and Families of Wilder

In Wilder, about 57% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Wilder, at least compared to other cities of its size. The city has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Wilder.

Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wilder had a median family income of $25,625.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Wilder.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in the city.

Wilder Housing

Wilder has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 48% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in Wilder tend toward the low side for Idaho.

Commuting

In Wilder, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Wilder Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Wilder Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 19%Wilder Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Wilder, ID

Comparing Wilder 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 Old1010
Male Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity88
Female Share of the Population24
Senior Citizens11
Well-Paid Single Men11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11
College Educated Adults11
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times75
Walking and Biking to Work32
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Rents89
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing31
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime99
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