RANK #191 / 1001 NAT · POP 250,790
1YR FORECAST: -0.9%
5YR OUTLOOK: +33%
Canyon County, Idaho, distinguishes itself with its agricultural heritage, particularly its vineyards and hop farms, alongside significant historical sites like Celebration Park, Idaho's only archaeological park featuring ancient petroglyphs. Located in southwestern Idaho's Treasure Valley, the county is a short drive from Boise, offering a blend of rural and urban living. Commuting to Boise is common, with options including express bus services. The community provides access to outdoor recreation at Lake Lowell for boating and fishing, and numerous trails for hiking and birdwatching, including those within the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge.
Life in Canyon County often appeals to families seeking a balance of community and access to nature. The economy is driven by its strong agricultural sector, including food processing, and a growing presence in manufacturing and logistics. Educational opportunities are available through public, private, and charter schools, as well as higher education institutions like the College of Idaho and Northwest Nazarene University. The county has seen population growth, with many new residents drawn by the lifestyle and employment trends.
Canyon County's data profile doesn't fit any single market profile cleanly — its housing, labor, and demographic signals pull in different directions (home prices +0.1% YoY, population +3.5%, wages +4.5%). About 414 U.S. counties show this kind of mixed-signal pattern.
See all 414 Idiosyncratic Markets counties →Overvalued relative to economy
Well below national median
Moderate climate & terrain
Above national median (15x)
Housing looks overvalued at 20.0x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
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Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
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Powers Butte Energy Center (Solar + Battery Storage)
Savion
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$305M | Proposed |
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Amazon Fulfillment Center (BOI2)
Amazon
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$100M | Operating |
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Happy Valley Battery Storage
Idaho Power
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$82M | Planned |
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Franklin Battery Storage
Idaho Power
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$60M | Planned |
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Amazon Same-Day Delivery Station (SID1)
Amazon
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$50M | Operating |
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Canyon County Public Safety & Elections Facilities (Combined)
Canyon County
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$50M | Under Construction/Planned |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
Canyon County ranks #191 out of 1001 U.S. counties on the Boom Town Index with a score of 81/100, putting it in the top tier nationally. Job growth of +1.8% and a median household income of $76,488 point to a county with active economic momentum.
Canyon County leans toward the expensive side. A median home value of $390,000 against an income-to-home-value ratio of 0.20 means housing eats a bigger share of local earnings than the national norm. Renters face $1,347/month on average.
Canyon County is growing on multiple fronts. Population is up +3.5% year-over-year while employers added jobs at a +1.8% clip. Home values shifted +0.1% in the past year.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 3.32% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Canyon County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.