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Wilder, ID

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Population
1,734
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,429 ft
Median Home Value
$270,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$793/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$55,117
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Wilder

Wilder is a quiet farming town of around 1,600 people located on the western edge of Idaho's Treasure Valley. Founded in 1919, the community is surrounded by open fields and family farms known for growing hops, onions, and seed crops. It offers a relaxed, rural rhythm of life roughly 45 minutes west of Boise, giving newcomers plenty of breathing room while keeping the larger cities within easy reach.

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Families in town are served by the local Wilder School District, while nearby Caldwell and Nampa handle major shopping, healthcare, and community college courses. The surrounding area also places residents close to the Snake River and the Sunnyslope wine region, making it easy to spend weekends outdoors or exploring local orchards and vineyards. For those looking for small-town tranquility and open space, Wilder makes a welcoming home base.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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