Nampa, Nampa ID — neighborhood review

Nampa, ID

Nampa · Canyon County · ID 83651

Updated July 31, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$339K

Median Price

38/100

Walk Score

6.9/10

Schools

30 min

to Boise

Score Breakdown

CAffordability
63/100
D+Safety
55/100
C+Schools
69/100
CQuietness
60/100
B+Commute
85/100
FWalkability
38/100
WYLT Score62/100

Our Take

Nampa offers affordable housing and decent family schools, but it’s far from walkable and has limited transit options. If you’re a budget‑conscious family or a remote worker with a car, it can work, but commuting to Boise takes time.

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The Good

  • affordable median home price ($263k vs Boise’s $350k+), "mid‑range" median rent ($1234), strong high school options with some top‑rated schools
  • good internet options for remote work (Sparklight gigabit), low flood risk (X zone)
  • larger family households average 2.72 people, plenty of housing units
  • moderate crime levels for a suburban area

Real Talk

  • !low walkability – you’ll need a car for most errands
  • !commuting to Boise takes about 30‑40 minutes and depends on traffic
  • !limited public transit; bus routes exist but are infrequent
  • !air quality can dip in winter due to heating; check local reports
  • $higher utility bills in winter due to heating needs
  • $commuting costs (gas, tolls, parking)
  • $potential maintenance costs for older homes in some neighborhoods
  • $property insurance may be higher if in a wildfire risk area

Best For

budget familiesremote workers with a carfirst‑time home buyerssuburban lifestyle seekers

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityLow

Crime & Safety

Nampa, ID

D+

Safety grade

Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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