At a Glance
Median Income
$72,122
$30,748 per capita
Home Value
$332,500
Zillow: $408,658
Median Rent
$1,340/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
312/100K
1,799/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Nampa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nampa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nampa a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nampa residents earn a median household income of $72,122 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,748. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,946 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nampa is $332,500 , 18% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $408,658. Median rent is $1,340/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
Nampa reports 312 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,799/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.6% of adults in Nampa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nampa has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population106,289
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density2,959/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,122
Per Capita$30,748
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$11,738M
Avg Weekly Wage$998
Housing
A
Home Value$332,500
Rent$1,340
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$408,658
Housing Units36,827
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent312/100K
Property1,799/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault205/100K
Burglary310/100K
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,366/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain15.2 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation2,470 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 25%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Nampa was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.390 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.