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Is Nampa a Good Place to Live? Nampa, Idaho: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Nampa ranks #466 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #67 of 256 mid-size cities and #9 of 20 in Idaho. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+2.4%, #10 of 241) and low unemployment (3.6%, #44 of 241), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
Nampa by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Nampa's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Nampa?
Nampa'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 $1,420/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $415,249, 13% below the typical Idaho home ($478,744).
| Measure | Nampa | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 101.8 · US 100 | 98.4#606 of 1,308 | 95.5 | 101.8 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $439,863 · US $368,697 | $415,249#658 of 1,187 | $478,744 | $439,863 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,871/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,624/mo#441 of 1,115 | — | $1,871/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $405,750 | $370,800#714 of 1,309 | — | $405,750 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,641/mo | $1,420/mo#652 of 1,309 | — | $1,641/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 5x | 5x#842 of 1,309 | — | 5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 23.9% | 22.9%#769 of 1,309 | — | 23.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 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.
Nampa 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. Nampa is in the Boise City, ID metro.
Idaho housing market →Is Nampa safe?
Nampa recorded 310 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 6% below the US rate of 328 and 43% above Idaho's 217. That ranks #575 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #107 of 235 mid-size cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Nampa Police Department. Property crime runs 675 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Nampa | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 352 · US 328 | 310#575 of 1,085 | 217 | 352 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,730 · US 1,548 | 675#79 of 1,085 | 605 | 1,730 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Idaho is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Nampa?
The median household in Nampa earns $74,279, 11% below the US figure of $83,163 and 8% below Idaho ($81,166). Unemployment is 3.6% (US 4.3%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 2.4% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Nampa | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $80,112 · US $83,163 | $74,279#723 of 1,312 | $81,166 | $80,112 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 3.6%#297 of 1,058 | 3.7% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 12.6% | 11.5%#618 of 1,312 | — | 12.6% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.3% · US +0.5% | +2.4%#71 of 1,132 | +1.4% | +0.3% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Idaho is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Nampa?
The median resident of Nampa is 33.9 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 23.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1048 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 70.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Nampa | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 36.7 | 33.9 | 36.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 34% | 23.4%#1048 of 1,312 | 34% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 56.7% | 70.2% | 56.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Nampa's schools and health?
Nampa's 28 public schools graduate 82.7% of students in four years (Idaho 79.9%), with 18.6 students per teacher and $10,456 spent per pupil. 34.5% of adults are obese and 10.6% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 33.3% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Nampa | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 88% | 82.7%#801 of 1,063 | 79.9% | 88% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 17.4 | 18.6#876 of 1,188 | — | 17.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,993 | $10,456#1115 of 1,188 | — | $14,993 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 33.3% | 34.5%#734 of 1,311 | — | 33.3% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 10.6%#524 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.5% | 16.8%#585 of 1,311 | — | 17.5% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.1% | 13.3%#981 of 1,311 | — | 11.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Idaho is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 17,814 students are enrolled in Nampa's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Nampa?
The average commute in Nampa is 24.4 minutes (Idaho 22.2); 0.1% of workers take transit and 12.5% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Nampa scores 10.5 of 20 (below average walkable), #644 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 71.9°F and winters 33.1°F, with 11 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Nampa | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 24.6 min | 24.4 min#730 of 1,312 | 22.2 min | 24.6 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6% | 3.9%#370 of 1,312 | 5.6% | 6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.7% | 73.6% | 72.9% | 70.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 1.8% | 2.6% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.3% | 12.5% | 12.7% | 13.3% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.6 | 10.5#644 of 1,312 | — | 11.6 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 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 | 39.5 | 23 | 1.4 |
| Feb | 47.2 | 26 | 1 |
| Mar | 57.4 | 31.6 | 1.3 |
| Apr | 64.5 | 36.1 | 1.1 |
| May | 73.9 | 44 | 1.4 |
| Jun | 82.8 | 51 | 0.7 |
| Jul | 93.3 | 57.3 | 0.3 |
| Aug | 91.6 | 55.5 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 81 | 46.5 | 0.4 |
| Oct | 66.6 | 36.5 | 0.8 |
| Nov | 50.7 | 28.4 | 1.2 |
| Dec | 40 | 22.8 | 1.4 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Nampa Sugar Factory.
| Measure | Nampa | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 62.1°F | 52°F | 62.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.9°F | 71.9°F | 76.9°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 33.1°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.8 in | 11 in | 36.8 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Nampa Sugar Factory.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Nampa?
Canyon County's air had a median air quality index of 36, and 77% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Canyon County's biggest natural hazard losses in wildfire, earthquake, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.08% of building value, lower than 96% of US counties.
| Measure | Nampa | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 46 | 36#161 of 1,138 | 46 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 4 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.16% | 0.08%#60 of 1,312 | 0.16% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Canyon County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Canyon County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 0.0056% | 79% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0036% | 57% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.061% | 23% 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 Nampa compare with similar-size cities?
Nampa is one of 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track and ranks #67 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 110,319.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nampa, IDPop. 110,319 | #466 | 58.6 | $74,279 | $1,420/mo | 310 | 24.4 min |
| Everett, WAPop. 111,845 | #618 | 56.4 | $83,512 | $1,740/mo | 252 | 26.9 min |
| Tuscaloosa, ALPop. 111,038 | #1082 | 48.3 | $51,464 | $1,055/mo | 480 | 19.6 min |
| Greeley, COPop. 110,806 | #1160 | 46.4 | $69,881 | $1,388/mo | 630 | 24.3 min |
| South Fulton, GAPop. 110,471 | #763 | 53.9 | $82,324 | $1,702/mo | 477 | 32.5 min |
| Costa Mesa, CAPop. 110,330 | #490 | 58.2 | $111,505 | $2,446/mo | 543 | 22.4 min |
| Allen, TXPop. 110,265 | #245 | 63.3 | $130,901 | $1,932/mo | 79 | 28 min |
| Sparks, NVPop. 110,024 | #738 | 54.3 | $89,056 | $1,716/mo | 365 | 24 min |
| San Tan Valley, AZPop. 109,189 | #1176 | 45.8 | $96,713 | $2,085/mo | no data | 36.4 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 Nampa compare with the rest of Idaho?
Nampa ranks #9 of the 20 Idaho cities we track, with a score of 58.6 against Idaho's statewide 78.4. Its households earn 8% below the Idaho median. Violent crime is 43% above the statewide rate. Homes are 13% 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 Nampa's score calculated?
Nampa scores 58.6 out of 100, #466 of 1,312 (grade B, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is 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 · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Nampa. Similar-size median 52.9.
54.7 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Nampa's police agency. Similar-size median 70.6.
82.3 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Nampa. Similar-size median 53.8.
55.9 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Nampa's public schools. Similar-size median 52.1.
40.4 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Nampa's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.1.
65.8 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Nampa. Similar-size median 51.2.
51.3 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Nampa. Similar-size median 42.1.
66.6 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Nampa. Similar-size median 50.1.
47.8 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Nampa's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 56.1.
50.0 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 45.9.
82.0 - 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: Nampa's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Nampa 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 Nampa
Is Nampa, ID a good place to live?
Nampa ranks #466 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #67 of 256 mid-size cities and #9 of 20 in Idaho. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+2.4%, #10 of 241) and low unemployment (3.6%, #44 of 241), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in Nampa?
Nampa'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 $1,420/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $415,249, 13% below the typical Idaho home ($478,744).
What is the crime rate in Nampa?
Nampa recorded 310 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 6% below the US rate of 328 and 43% above Idaho's 217. That ranks #575 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #107 of 235 mid-size cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Nampa Police Department. Property crime runs 675 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Nampa?
The median household in Nampa earns $74,279, 11% below the US figure of $83,163 and 8% below Idaho ($81,166). Unemployment is 3.6% (US 4.3%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 2.4% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Nampa?
Median rent in Nampa is $1,420/mo (Census), #652 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,624/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 22.9% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Nampa?
The typical home value in Nampa is $415,249, up 1.5% in a year, against $478,744 for Idaho and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $370,800.
How are the public schools in Nampa?
Nampa's 28 public schools graduate 82.7% of students in four years (Idaho 79.9%), with 18.6 students per teacher and $10,456 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Nampa?
The average commute is 24.4 minutes, #730 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 22.2 minutes across Idaho. 3.9% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Nampa?
Nampa averages 52°F over the year, 71.9°F in summer and 33.1°F in winter, with 11 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Nampa walkable?
Nampa scores 10.5 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #644 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 Nampa at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Canyon County's biggest natural hazard losses in wildfire, earthquake, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.08% of building value, lower than 96% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Nampa?
Canyon County's air had a median air quality index of 36, and 77% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Nampa?
Nampa has 110,319 residents. The median resident of Nampa is 33.9 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 23.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1048 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 70.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Nampa compare with the rest of Idaho?
Nampa ranks #9 of the 20 Idaho cities we track, with a score of 58.6 against Idaho's statewide 78.4. Its households earn 8% below the Idaho median. Violent crime is 43% above the statewide rate. Homes are 13% below the typical Idaho home.
What cities are similar in size to Nampa?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Nampa's population of 110,319 are Everett, WA (#618 overall), Tuscaloosa, AL (#1082 overall), Greeley, CO (#1160 overall), South Fulton, GA (#763 overall), and Costa Mesa, CA (#490 overall). Nampa is #466.