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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.
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.
In 2000, Wilder had a median family income of $25,625.
Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Wilder.
Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in the city.
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.
In Wilder, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Wilder to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):
Ratings range from
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| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
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| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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