How Kuna blends small-town character with big-city access
Despite its rapid growth in recent years, Kuna has held onto its small-town identity. From the locally owned businesses lining Main Street to annual festivals and summer days spent floating Indian Creek, life moves at a slower pace here. Another big part of the city's appeal is its lower cost of living compared to nearby Boise. Whether you’re looking for a new build in a subdivision or a farmhouse on some land, Kuna’s wide range of housing gives you plenty to choose from and keeps you close to Idaho’s capital city.
Kuna offers a small-town feel with beautiful vistas.
Take a summer stroll along Indian Creek in Kuna.
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Home styles and prices vary widely across the city
Kuna has a broad mix of houses, the vast majority of which were built after 2000. “There’s a lot of different styles. It depends on which part of Kuna you’re wanting to live in,” says Natalie Filbert, an associate broker at Mountain Realty LLC with 20 years of experience. “There’s farmhouses and farmland. There’s typical subdivision neighborhoods. There’s custom neighborhoods. So, it has a lot of variety.” The 21st-century homes are often New Traditional or contemporary Craftsman houses, while the older properties in town tend to be ranch-style homes. Prices vary widely, typically from the lower $300,000s to the upper $1.2 millions. The median sale price is around the mid-$400,000s, which is lower than in nearby cities like Boise and Meridian.
The Kuna lifestyle wouldn't be complete without ranches and plenty of horses.
Modern Craftsman homes with three-car garages make great spaces for larger families.
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What's driving Kuna's growth
Kuna is one of the fastest-growing cities in Idaho, with a current population that is more than five times what it was in 2000. It is currently home to about 29,000 people, ranking it as the sixth-most populous city in the metro area. The growth is largely driven by the area's affordable housing and business-friendly environment; in parallel with the population growth, the number of new business licenses has more than doubled in recent years.
Local schools provide career training alongside core academics
Students in town are served by the Kuna School District, which has approximately 5,700 students across 12 schools. The district boasts an 84.5% graduation rate, which is slightly higher than the statewide average. It also has Idaho’s only Air Force JROTC program and a wide range of career pathways that students can explore, including:
Agriculture, food and natural resources
Arts, A/V technology and communications
Business, marketing and accounting
Engineering and technology
Older students can attend Kuna High School.
Students can start their education at Silver Trail Elementary School.
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Parks, river and golf add to Kuna's outdoor lifestyle
Kuna has a wide variety of things to do, with the outdoors being the main attraction. “Something really unique down there is the Kuna Caves. You walk up on it and look around, and there’s nothing to be seen except a ladder sticking out of the ground. You climb down the ladder, and you can go explore the caves,” Filbert says. The caves, about 8 miles south of the city, were formed by an ancient lava tube and have been a longtime favorite activity for Kuna residents. On hot days, you can put an inner tube in Indian Creek and float through town. Strobel Road on the city’s east side is the most popular put-in spot for a trip on the water. Other activities include walking or biking on the Kuna Greenbelt, fishing at Nicholson Park or playing a round at the public Falcon Crest Golf Club.
Take an evening stroll along the Kuna Greenbelt.
Residents can practice their latest tricks at the bike and skate park near downtown.
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Kuna offers community gatherings from fairs to movies
Community events and festivals are one of the ways Kuna maintains its small-town feel. Some of the gatherings you can attend include:
Kuna Days, a celebration held in August with live music, food vendors, a parade and fireworks
The Kuna Hometown Fair, which features carnival rides, a mechanical bull and food trucks each May
Moonlight Movies, a free summer movie series held at Bernie Fisher Park
Snake River Raptor Fest, hosted by the Birds of Prey National Conservation Area and featuring live birds, live music, food and drinks
The annual Kuna Days draws residents from all over Ada county.
Kids will enjoy all the fun and games at the annual Kuna Days.
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Highway access connects residents to jobs around the metro area
Kuna is considered a bedroom community of the Boise metro area, with many people working in nearby cities. “Everybody in Kuna is going to commute,” Filbert says. “Highway 69 runs through Kuna, and that is a good way for people to get to the freeway.” State Highway 69 leads north for a 10-mile drive to Meridian and connects to Interstate 84 for a 20-mile drive to Boise. Depending on traffic, the drive into Boise can take up to 45 minutes during rush hour.
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Kuna Housing Trends
On average, homes in Kuna, ID sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Kuna, ID over the last 12 months is $454,990, down 46% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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