Why Caldwell?

City of Caldwell

Business in Caldwell
Small Town Feel, Big City Amenities

Caldwell, Idaho offers the convenience of a growing number of retail developments, restaurants and entertainment venues, while maintaining the benefits of a smaller community. The Caldwell Economic Development Department (CED), a division of the City of Caldwell, cultivates economic growth by attracting and retaining businesses, assisting with the creation of quality jobs, and embracing both small and large businesses and entrepreneurs. Since its inception in 1987, CED has been offering services to businesses interested in relocating or expanding in Caldwell and sparking growth in strategic commercial corridors and historic neighborhoods. CED works daily to promote the community for new business attraction, and to promote the collective economic interests of existing commercial enterprises in the Caldwell area.

These efforts include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Marketing the community to business site selectors and large corporations for recruitment and expansion of their business into the Caldwell area
  • Connections to key local businesses, suppliers, and talent pools
  • Working hand-in-hand with existing businesses to assist in their growth and development
  • Assisting in obtaining grants for economic development projects
  • Site location assistance
  • Incentive and financing tools and programs
  • Serving as a clearinghouse for updated area demographic and business information and analysis
  • Developing, in cooperation with other organizations, symposiums to be available to area business owners and managers
Why Businesses are Choosing Caldwell

Shovel ready land, market access, affordable business costs, and a business-friendly city staff are all great reasons to locate your business in Caldwell. Organizations choose Caldwell, Idaho as the location for their business because we are dedicated to helping small, medium and large scale facilities succeed.

For more information about the City of Caldwell, please review our community publications below:

Big Ideas Grow Here (.pdf)
Caldwell Demographic Report (.pdf)
Why Caldwell Flyer
Living in Caldwell
Growth, Safety, and Opportunity

Caldwell, Idaho has consistently been named among the fastest growing cities in the United States, while providing new retail stores, restaurants and entertainment venues for its residents. Caldwell has two exceptional public school systems along with a variety of charter school and private schools options. The City of Caldwell also offers residents a very low crime rate, low property taxes and a low cost of living. With an average 23-minute commute, the region offers the cultural and recreational opportunities of a large city with minimal traffic congestion. The Caldwell region is the ideal place to raise a family, grow a career and start a business.

Residents and Business Choose Caldwell Because:
  • Excellent healthcare (West Valley Hospital was named one of America's top 100 hospitals by IBM Watson Health)
  • Located within the fast growing Treasure Valley, within 28 miles of Boise
  • Home of the College of Idaho and Treasure Valley Community College
  • Affordable housing options
  • Abundant Parks and Recreation facilities - Caldwell is home to more park space per capita than any other southwestern Idaho city and has a total of 14 parks
  • Quality education system with a variety of education options
  • Walking and bike paths available for residents
  • From the Indian Creek Plaza downtown (250+ events annually) to the Sunnyslope Wineries on the outskirts of town, the Caldwell community and people from across the Treasure Valley have no shortage of entertainment

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Sunny Days / Year in the City of Caldwell

7.3 / 10

Comfort Index (climate) in the City of Caldwell

104.6 / 100

Cost of Living in Caldwell is 4.6 points higher than the U.S. Average

#5 Most affordable cities in Idaho

(Area Vibes)

#7 Fastest Growing City in Idaho

(Homesnacks)

100 Best Communities for Young People

(Americas Promise)

#1 Best College/University in Idaho - The College of Idaho

(Forbes)

#5 Largest City in Idaho

(Idaho-Demographics.com)

Current Statistics

City Population

Year Population
2023 70,423
2022 66,490
2010 46,535
2000 25,967

Labor & Income

Labor Force: 32,424

64.5% Labor Force Participation

60.5% Employment Rate

    Household Income: $66,922

    Average home cost: $390K

    Average commute time: 23 min

City Demographics

Racial Composition*

    White: 69.14%

    Other race: 19.84%

    Two or more races: 8.39%

    Native American: 1.29%

    Asian: 0.81%

    Black or African American: 0.36%

    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.17%

*According to the most reacent ACS

Median Age

    29.9 Average

    28.8 Male

    30.6 Female

Other

    3.78 Average Family Size

    3.15 Average Household Size

    67.3% Rate of Home Ownership