Midvale is a small town of 273 in Idaho, with a median household income of $53,333
and a 5.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Midvale stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Midvale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Midvale city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.7
Midvale's overall cost of living index is 88.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Midvale costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Midvale, ID
National Avg
Median Home Value
$129,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$725
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,333
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Midvale's violent crime rate is 176.6 per 100,000 residents
— 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
176.6 /100k
Property Crime
117.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Midvale is served primarily by MIDVALE DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Midvale, ID
National Avg
School District
MIDVALE DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
99.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Midvale sees average highs of 29.7°F in January
and 92.5°F in July,
with 21.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 62.3 inches of snow per year.
Midvale's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Midvale roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $129,200 and median rent is $725/month.
Midvale's violent crime rate is 176.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 117.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Midvale are operated by MIDVALE DISTRICT.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1. 20.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Midvale, ID has a population of 273, a median household income of $53,333, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Midvale averages 29.7°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.4 inches
with about 62.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Midvale, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code: 83645.
The population of Midvale, Idaho is 273 with a median age of 44.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Midvale: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $129,200, median household income $53,333, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Midvale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.