In Canyon, Idaho, the median home price is $420,694, compared with the Idaho median of $472,624; median household income is $76,488; the population is 250,790; schools rate 5.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 326.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 25.3 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Canyon at a glance
Population
250,790
Median Household Income
$76,488
Typical Home Value
$420,694
School District Rating
5.4
Violent Crime Rate
326.8
Avg Commute Time
25.3
About Canyon
Canyon has a population of 250,790. The median home value is $420,694, 11% below the Idaho median. Median household income is $76,488 (2% below the Idaho median). The most populated towns are Nampa, Caldwell, and Middleton.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Canyon
8 towns, by population.
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Canyon at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Canyon?
- Canyon has a population of 250,790 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Canyon?
- The median home value in Canyon is $420,694. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Canyon?
- Median household income in Canyon is $76,488 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Canyon in?
- Canyon is in Idaho.
- How many towns are in Canyon?
- Canyon contains 8 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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