Below Average CostSafer than AverageNAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Nampa is a mid-sized city of 102,598 in Idaho, with a median household income of $67,346
and a 3.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Nampa stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Nampa is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Nampa 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
Nampa's overall cost of living index is 93.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Nampa costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Nampa, ID
National Avg
Median Home Value
$289,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,201
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$67,346
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Nampa's violent crime rate is 353.1 per 100,000 residents
— 7% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
353.1 /100k
Property Crime
742.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Nampa is served primarily by NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Nampa, ID
National Avg
School District
NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
11
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Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
6
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Student/Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Nampa sees average highs of 39.5°F in January
and 93.3°F in July,
with 11.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.7 inches of snow per year.
Nampa's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Nampa roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $289,400 and median rent is $1,201/month.
Nampa's violent crime rate is 353.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 742.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Nampa are operated by NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 6 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1. 21.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Nampa, ID has a population of 102,598, a median household income of $67,346, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%.
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.
Nampa averages 39.5°F in January and 93.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.0 inches
with about 9.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Nampa, ID is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 83687, 83686, 83651.
The population of Nampa, Idaho is 102,598 with a median age of 33.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Nampa: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $289,400, median household income $67,346, crime index 70 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Nampa side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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