Kuna is a small city of 24,845 in Idaho, with a median household income of $83,960
and a 2.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kuna stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Kuna is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kuna city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.4
Kuna's overall cost of living index is 93.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kuna costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kuna, ID
National Avg
Median Home Value
$358,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,630
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$83,960
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Kuna's violent crime rate is 119.4 per 100,000 residents
— 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
119.4 /100k
Property Crime
320.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Kuna is served primarily by KUNA JOINT DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Kuna, ID
National Avg
School District
KUNA JOINT DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kuna sees average highs of 38.8°F in January
and 92.7°F in July,
with 12.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 17.6 inches of snow per year.
Kuna's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kuna roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $358,000 and median rent is $1,630/month.
Kuna's violent crime rate is 119.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 320.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Kuna are operated by KUNA JOINT DISTRICT.
The district has 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1. 27.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kuna, ID has a population of 24,845, a median household income of $83,960, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Kuna averages 38.8°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.8 inches
with about 17.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kuna, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code: 83634.
The population of Kuna, Idaho is 24,845 with a median age of 30.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kuna: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $358,000, median household income $83,960, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kuna side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
