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Kuna.
About
Life in Kuna
Kuna is fundamentally a young, family-driven bedroom community experiencing rapid suburban expansion on Boise's southwestern edge. The 29-minute average commute to downtown Boise is manageable for many, though you'll want to factor in traffic patterns if you're working traditional hours downtown. Housing costs reflect the growth and desirability—median home values around $423,900 and rents near $1,774 monthly are solid for the region, and the median household income of $96,219 suggests the community skews toward dual-income families and established professionals.
Kuna at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
31.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Foreign-Born
3.1%
Broadband Internet
95.8%
of households
Population Growth
+30.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Kuna: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Kuna, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (49.9%), and 3.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
30.0%
of residents
65 and Older
10.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
45.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.4%
of households
Married Couples
62.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.95
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 43% above ID average
Rent, home values, and income in Kuna
In Kuna, rent runs 43% above the ID average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
29.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
8.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,991
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
82.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2008
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $460,394 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for ID
Unemployment in Kuna and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Kuna is close to the ID average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Kuna Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Boise City, ID metro area
Commute28.9 min avg
How Kuna residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Kuna, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 49% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 mi
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI)
Medium hub2.6M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 56% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Ada County Sheriff's Office, which covers Kuna, runs 56% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
144.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
325.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Ada County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
87.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Ada County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Ada County, which includes Kuna, the most common type is heavy snow, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 16 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2023 | 12 | Heavy Snow | $1.0M |
| 2022 | 7 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2021 | 10 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2020 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 2 | Heavy Snow | Not estimated |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
17 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Ada County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Ada County, which includes Kuna, is typically good — 270 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
270
per year
Moderate Days
95
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Ada County, county-wide
Climate88°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Kuna has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
11.8"
Annual Snowfall
17.6"
Hot Days/Year
55
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
108
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
89
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 26°F | 1.41" |
| Feb | 46°F | 29°F | 1.00" |
| Mar | 56°F | 35°F | 1.33" |
| Apr | 62°F | 40°F | 1.23" |
| May | 72°F | 48°F | 1.45" |
| Jun | 81°F | 54°F | 0.75" |
| Jul | 93°F | 62°F | 0.21" |
| Aug | 91°F | 61°F | 0.17" |
| Sep | 80°F | 53°F | 0.43" |
| Oct | 65°F | 42°F | 0.81" |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 1.18" |
| Dec | 39°F | 25°F | 1.54" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Kuna
Uninsured
4.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Kuna's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · 7.4 mi away · Meridian
Treasure Valley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 9.8 mi away · Boise
Intermountain Hospital
Psychiatric · 10.4 mi away · Boise
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Kuna
Kuna's student/teacher ratio is 17.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 28.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
12
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
28.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Kuna (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 17,674 students · in-state tuition $9,364 · 62% graduate · median earnings $60,091 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 6,459 students · in-state tuition $3,854 · 28% graduate · median earnings $46,214 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,024 students · in-state tuition $41,990 · 59% graduate · median earnings $60,370 (10 yrs after entry)
Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus
8.4 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 594 students · in-state tuition $19,506 · median earnings $41,796 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, 87 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Kuna
Kuna has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument (87 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
87 mi awayPublic Libraries in Kuna
Kuna District
457 N Locust, Kuna
Cities Near Kuna
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Kuna?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Kuna FAQ
Is Kuna, Idaho affordable?⌄
Kuna's median rent is $1,774/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $96,219/year. Median home value is $423,900.
Is Kuna, Idaho safe?⌄
Kuna is policed by the Ada County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 144 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 326 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Kuna, Idaho?⌄
Kuna has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Kuna, Idaho?⌄
The cost of living in Kuna is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,774/month and median household income is $96,219/year. The median home value is $423,900. About 30% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Kuna, Idaho?⌄
The average commute in Kuna is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from