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Is Kuna a Good Place to Live? Kuna, Idaho: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Kuna ranks #410 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #79 of 208 small cities and #7 of 20 in Idaho. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+8.4%, #2 of 182) and low poverty (6.8%, #41 of 208), and trails on long commutes (28.9 min, #189 of 208) and high rents ($1,774/mo, #185 of 208).
Kuna by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Kuna's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Kuna: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Kuna safe?
What is the cost of living in Kuna?
Kuna's cost of living index is 98.4, 2% below the US level of 100 and #606 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,774/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $458,461, 4% below the typical Idaho home ($478,744).
| Measure | Kuna | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 98.4#606 of 1,308 | 95.5 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $458,461#743 of 1,187 | $478,744 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,324/mo#846 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $423,900#843 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,774/mo#942 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 4.4x#690 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 22.1%#689 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Idaho is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Kuna housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Kuna is in the Boise City, ID metro.
Idaho housing market →Is Kuna safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Kuna alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Kuna crime rate or rank it on safety. Idaho as a whole records 217 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Kuna?
The median household in Kuna earns $96,219, 16% above the US figure of $83,163 and 19% above Idaho ($81,166). Unemployment is 3.5% (US 4.3%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 8.4% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Kuna | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $96,219#399 of 1,312 | $81,166 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7% · US 4.3% | 3.5%#249 of 1,058 | 3.7% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 6.8%#230 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +8.4%#5 of 1,132 | +1.4% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Idaho is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Kuna?
The median resident of Kuna is 31.8 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 28.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #854 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 82.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Kuna | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 31.8 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 28.6%#854 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 82.5% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Kuna's schools and health?
Kuna's 9 public schools graduate 89% of students in four years (Idaho 79.9%), with 17.7 students per teacher and $8,629 spent per pupil. 29.8% of adults are obese and 7.3% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Kuna | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 89%#454 of 1,063 | 79.9% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 17.7#809 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $8,629#1185 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 29.8%#383 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 7.3%#59 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 17.6%#775 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 9.5%#589 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Idaho is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 5,138 students are enrolled in Kuna's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Kuna?
The average commute in Kuna is 28.9 minutes (Idaho 22.2); 0.2% of workers take transit and 10% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Kuna scores 7.6 of 20 (below average walkable), #1149 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 73.6°F and winters 33.9°F, with 11.5 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Kuna | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 28.9 min#1050 of 1,312 | 22.2 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 2.7%#126 of 1,312 | 5.6% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 78.8% | 72.9% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 10% | 12.7% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 7.6#1149 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Idaho is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38.8 | 25.5 | 1.4 |
| Feb | 46 | 29 | 1 |
| Mar | 55.5 | 34.9 | 1.3 |
| Apr | 62.3 | 39.6 | 1.2 |
| May | 72.3 | 47.5 | 1.5 |
| Jun | 81.4 | 54.1 | 0.8 |
| Jul | 92.7 | 61.9 | 0.2 |
| Aug | 90.7 | 60.8 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 80 | 52.6 | 0.4 |
| Oct | 64.8 | 41.5 | 0.8 |
| Nov | 48.8 | 31.7 | 1.2 |
| Dec | 38.8 | 25.4 | 1.5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Boise Air Terminal.
| Measure | Kuna | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 53.2°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 73.6°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 33.9°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 11.5 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Boise Air Terminal.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Kuna?
Ada County's air had a median air quality index of 42, and 74% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Ada County's biggest natural hazard losses in wildfire, earthquake, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.11% of building value, lower than 78% of US counties.
| Measure | Kuna | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 42#457 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.11%#329 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Ada County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Ada County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 0.027% | 92% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0055% | 68% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.068% | 32% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Kuna compare with similar-size cities?
Kuna is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #79 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 27,158.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuna, IDPop. 27,158 | #410 | 59.9 | $96,219 | $1,774/mo | no data | 28.9 min |
| Fremont, NEPop. 27,567 | #560 | 57.2 | $71,152 | $1,080/mo | 200 | 17.4 min |
| Conway, SCPop. 27,263 | #1072 | 48.5 | $56,650 | $866/mo | 324 | 24 min |
| Clinton, MSPop. 27,195 | #520 | 57.8 | $74,745 | $1,118/mo | 95 | 24.2 min |
| Jenks, OKPop. 27,102 | #185 | 64.9 | $111,004 | $1,602/mo | 99 | 20.5 min |
| Mason City, IAPop. 27,050 | #577 | 57.0 | $64,804 | $882/mo | 354 | 13.5 min |
| Cabot, ARPop. 26,960 | #711 | 54.8 | $75,000 | $1,110/mo | 359 | 28.6 min |
| South Portland, MEPop. 26,930 | #80 | 69.1 | $86,838 | $1,812/mo | 55 | 17.1 min |
| Paducah, KYPop. 26,845 | #1018 | 49.8 | $49,915 | $834/mo | 274 | 15.7 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Kuna compare with the rest of Idaho?
Kuna ranks #7 of the 20 Idaho cities we track, with a score of 59.9 against Idaho's statewide 78.4. Its households earn 19% above the Idaho median. Homes are 4% below the typical Idaho home.
| City | Rank in ID | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian, IDPop. 130,138 | #1 | 64.7 | $100,795 | $1,805/mo | 137 |
| Boise, IDPop. 237,242 | #2 | 64.4 | $83,904 | $1,446/mo | 289 |
| Eagle, IDPop. 32,855 | #3 | 62.6 | $122,894 | $1,765/mo | no data |
| Star, IDPop. 14,745 | #4 | 60.5 | $97,936 | $1,924/mo | no data |
| Moscow, IDPop. 26,286 | #5 | 60.3 | $57,022 | $927/mo | 37 |
| Coeur d'Alene, IDPop. 56,447 | #6 | 59.9 | $72,338 | $1,468/mo | 235 |
| Kuna, IDPop. 27,158 | #7 | 59.9 | $96,219 | $1,774/mo | no data |
| Idaho Falls, IDPop. 67,725 | #8 | 59.0 | $73,110 | $1,075/mo | 301 |
| Nampa, IDPop. 110,319 | #9 | 58.6 | $74,279 | $1,420/mo | 310 |
| Lewiston, IDPop. 34,651 | #10 | 58.3 | $72,197 | $1,027/mo | 175 |
| Post Falls, IDPop. 43,391 | #11 | 58.0 | $82,183 | $1,469/mo | 168 |
| Caldwell, IDPop. 66,516 | #12 | 57.3 | $73,058 | $1,264/mo | 482 |
| Twin Falls, IDPop. 54,164 | #13 | 56.3 | $61,205 | $1,082/mo | 359 |
| Chubbuck, IDPop. 16,126 | #14 | 56.3 | $82,977 | $1,048/mo | 280 |
| Hayden, IDPop. 16,338 | #15 | 55.9 | $82,958 | $1,733/mo | no data |
| Pocatello, IDPop. 57,635 | #16 | 55.1 | $60,418 | $948/mo | 331 |
| Rexburg, IDPop. 40,543 | #17 | 54.9 | $50,617 | $1,004/mo | 49 |
| Ammon, IDPop. 19,064 | #18 | 52.2 | $86,121 | $1,372/mo | no data |
| Jerome, IDPop. 12,930 | #19 | 50.4 | $66,894 | $947/mo | 356 |
| Mountain Home, IDPop. 16,493 | #20 | 48.0 | $63,125 | $1,155/mo | 193 |
All 20 Idaho cities we track, by overall score. Idaho statewide: median income $81,166, violent crime 217.3 per 100,000.
How is Kuna's score calculated?
Kuna scores 59.9 out of 100, #410 of 1,312 (grade B+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 9 of 11 categories with local data; safety and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Idaho's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 18% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Kuna. Similar-size median 52.9.
64.9 - HealthCity data · 15% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Kuna. Similar-size median 52.2.
67.1 - EducationCity data · 15% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Kuna's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
45.5 - AffordabilityCity data · 12% of score
Kuna's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
59.3 - Household financesCity data · 10% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Kuna. Similar-size median 46.7.
69.6 - GrowthCity data · 9% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Kuna. Similar-size median 44.2.
92.9 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Kuna. Similar-size median 47.3.
39.7 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Kuna's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
34.7 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
67.1 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Kuna alone.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Kuna's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Kuna has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Kuna
Is Kuna, ID a good place to live?
Kuna ranks #410 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #79 of 208 small cities and #7 of 20 in Idaho. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+8.4%, #2 of 182) and low poverty (6.8%, #41 of 208), and trails on long commutes (28.9 min, #189 of 208) and high rents ($1,774/mo, #185 of 208).
What is the cost of living in Kuna?
Kuna's cost of living index is 98.4, 2% below the US level of 100 and #606 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,774/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $458,461, 4% below the typical Idaho home ($478,744).
Is Kuna safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Kuna alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Kuna crime rate or rank it on safety. Idaho as a whole records 217 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Kuna?
The median household in Kuna earns $96,219, 16% above the US figure of $83,163 and 19% above Idaho ($81,166). Unemployment is 3.5% (US 4.3%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 8.4% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Kuna?
Median rent in Kuna is $1,774/mo (Census), #942 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,324/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 22.1% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Kuna?
The typical home value in Kuna is $458,461, up 0.5% in a year, against $478,744 for Idaho and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $423,900.
How are the public schools in Kuna?
Kuna's 9 public schools graduate 89% of students in four years (Idaho 79.9%), with 17.7 students per teacher and $8,629 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Kuna?
The average commute is 28.9 minutes, #1050 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 22.2 minutes across Idaho. 2.7% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Kuna?
Kuna averages 53.2°F over the year, 73.6°F in summer and 33.9°F in winter, with 11.5 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Kuna walkable?
Kuna scores 7.6 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1149 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Kuna at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Ada County's biggest natural hazard losses in wildfire, earthquake, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.11% of building value, lower than 78% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Kuna?
Ada County's air had a median air quality index of 42, and 74% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Kuna?
Kuna has 27,158 residents. The median resident of Kuna is 31.8 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 28.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #854 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 82.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Kuna compare with the rest of Idaho?
Kuna ranks #7 of the 20 Idaho cities we track, with a score of 59.9 against Idaho's statewide 78.4. Its households earn 19% above the Idaho median. Homes are 4% below the typical Idaho home.
What cities are similar in size to Kuna?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Kuna's population of 27,158 are Fremont, NE (#560 overall), Conway, SC (#1072 overall), Clinton, MS (#520 overall), Jenks, OK (#185 overall), and Mason City, IA (#577 overall). Kuna is #410.