Nampa blends regional access with more affordable living
Nampa is a fast-growing city on the west side of the Treasure Valley, about 20 miles from Boise. The population here has more than doubled in the 21st century, increasing from around 50,000 in 2000 to approximately 114,000 today. Despite this growth, Nampa is known for its more affordable housing than nearby cities. The area has a mix of shopping, dining and recreation, and Interstate 84 offers easy commutes throughout the region.
Train tracks in Nampa pass through downtown.
Cargo trains are a reminder of the city's past as a rail hub.
The Nampa Public Library is a welcome addition to downtown Nampa.
St. Alphonsus Medical Center is Nampa's largest hospital and a major employer.
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Homes range from historic bungalows to new subdivisions
Home styles in Nampa vary depending on which part of the city you’re in. The downtown area is the oldest part of town, and you’ll often find cottages and bungalows from the 1930s and ‘40s here. Moving out from the city’s center, the homes transition to midcentury ranch-style houses and 21st-century New Traditional builds, with planned subdivisions common around the edges of the city. Prices can vary widely, too, from the lower $200,000s to the $1 million range. The median sales price is around the lower $400,000s, making it more affordable than communities like Meridian and Boise, both of which have median sale prices more than $100,000 higher than Nampa.
American Foursquare architecture in the heart of downtown Nampa.
You can find a lovely cottage home in downtown Nampa.
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Where to shop and dine around Nampa
As Nampa’s population has grown, so have its shopping and dining options. “Everything you could need is going in right now,” says Katie Westhora, a Realtor with the TOP Idaho Homes Team at Silvercreek Realty Group, who has nearly a decade of experience. “You don’t have to go into Boise or Meridian anymore to get all of the amenities you want.” For big-box stores and chain restaurants, you can head to the Treasure Valley Marketplace, which has a Target, Costco, Kohl’s and several other options. Downtown Nampa has a mix of locally owned restaurants and bars serving burgers, Mexican cuisine, pizza and craft beverages. When you need to stock up on groceries, supermarkets like Albertsons, WinCo Foods and Fred Meyer are scattered throughout the city.
Stella's Ice Cream in downtown Nampa is always a hit with friends and family.
Shoppers step inside Flying M Coffee Garage to warm up on a cold day.
Enjoy a tall cold one at PreFunk Beer Bar.
Kids will love all of the fun food samples at the Nampa Farmers Market.
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Locals enjoy fishing, golf and parks close to home
Living in Nampa gives you several options for getting outside, from city parks to vast natural areas. Some things to do nearby include:
Fishing, boating or swimming at Lake Lowell
Strolling through the rose garden or exercising on the outdoor gym at Lakeview Park
Playing softball or a round of disc golf at West Park
Teeing off at one of the public golf courses, including Centennial, Redhawk and Ridgecrest
Play a friendly game of basketball at East Side Park.
Residents enjoy the duckpond at Lakeview Park.
Venture outside city limits to explore all that the area has to offer.
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Public schools offer magnet programs and career pathways
Students in the area are served by the Nampa School District, which has over 12,000 students across 21 schools. It offers advanced programs like dual-credit courses and career pathways in a variety of industries. Students can also attend magnet programs like Patriot STEM Academy and New Horizons Magnet School, a dual-language elementary school. The Vallivue School District serves a small portion of the city, and Idaho law also allows open enrollment, including out-of-district transfers.
The front doors at Central Elementary School welcome students to start the day.
Columbia High School provides a stellar education to its students.
GEM Prep offers quality education for grades K-6
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Convenient highway access for commutes throughout the region
Interstate 84 passes through the center of Nampa, connecting to other nearby cities. “Its close proximity to that makes it easy to get to the airport or to Downtown Boise, unlike some of our northern cities where you’re waiting at stoplights or zigzagging across the Treasure Valley,” Westhora says. The interstate offers a 20-mile drive to downtown Boise, which takes 20-35 minutes depending on traffic. Boise Airport is about 19 miles away, and Meridian is just 10 miles away.
Large employers bring more work opportunities to Nampa
While many people still commute to Boise for work, more jobs have come to Nampa thanks to its recent growth. Major employers within the city include:
Nampa School District
Alphonsus Health System
Plexus Corporation
College of Western Idaho
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On average, homes in Nampa, ID sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Nampa, ID over the last 12 months is $432,500, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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