The Town FilesNampa, Idaho
City in Canyon County · population 100,200 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $370,800
- Household income
- $74,279
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 33.9
Nampa is a city of 100,200 people in Canyon County, Idaho. The median home is worth $370,800, above the typical Idaho town ($291,900). It ranks more walkable than 99% of Idaho towns, more vibrant than 93% of Idaho towns, more of a college town than 85% of Idaho towns.
How Nampa ranks
Percentile among Idaho towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Idaho towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Nampa is worth $370,800, above the typical Idaho town ($291,900). Homes cost about 5.0 times the median household income of $74,279, which is more affordable than 37% of Idaho towns. Median rent is $1,420 a month. 70.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Nampa | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $370,800 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $1,420 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $74,279 | $66,924 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.0× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 70.2% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 2000 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Nampa
| People | Nampa | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.9 | 36.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.5% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 25.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.4% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.4% | — |
| Work from home | 12.5% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 24.4 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.1% | 91.2% |
Weather in Nampa
July highs average 93.3°F and January lows 23.0°F. About 11.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.7 inches of snow (typical Idaho town: 38.8 in). Expect about 59 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 132 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Nampa since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Idaho town. The strongest, an F1, struck on October 26, 1984 about 9.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 26, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 25, 2018.
Severe weather in Canyon County since 1996
Canyon County has been included in 4 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4534: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3467: Covid-19 |
| October 7, 2017 | Flood | DR-4342: Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3244: Hurricane Katrina |
Jobs and pay in Canyon County
Canyon County had 88,684 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,903 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Nampa itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in Nampa
38 public schools with 21,008 students, about 18.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIDGEVUE HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,627 | 22.9 |
| NAMPA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,374 | 20.8 |
| IDAHO ARTS CHARTER SCHOOL (charter) | PK-12 | 1,369 | 18.8 |
| COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,226 | 20.8 |
| SKYVIEW HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,127 | 17.3 |
| LAKEVUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 823 | 19.1 |
| LONE STAR MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 724 | 18.6 |
| EAST CANYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 723 | 21.3 |
| DESERT SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 702 | 20.1 |
| EAST VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 671 | 17.7 |
| NEW HORIZON MAGNET SCHOOL | PK-8 | 655 | 18.7 |
| SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 636 | 15.5 |
Towns near Nampa
- Caldwell, ID6.3 mi · 59,996 people · home $367,300
- Meridian, ID8.3 mi · 117,635 people · home $531,600
- Star, ID8.8 mi · 11,117 people · home $564,300
- Middleton, ID8.9 mi · 9,425 people · home $403,100
- Kuna, ID9.1 mi · 24,011 people · home $423,900
- Eagle, ID11.0 mi · 30,346 people · home $772,900
- Garden City, ID14.6 mi · 12,316 people · home $449,500
- Boise City, ID16.6 mi · 235,684 people · home $484,800
Nampa questions
Is Nampa, Idaho a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Nampa scores better for retirees than 9% of Idaho towns and quieter than 9%. 14.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.9).
How much does a house cost in Nampa?
The median owner-occupied home in Nampa is valued at $370,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $74,279, so homes cost about 5.0 times income. Median rent is $1,420 a month.
What is the weather like in Nampa?
July highs average 93.3°F and January lows 23.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 11.0 inches of precipitation a year and 9.7 inches of snow.
Does Nampa get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Nampa since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on October 26, 1984. The typical Idaho town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)