Living in Kuna, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kuna · Census data 2020–2024
Kuna has 27,158 residents with a median age of 31.8. The median household income is $96,219 (24% higher than the Idaho median), the median home value is $423,900, the median rent is $1,774/month.
Kuna at a glance
- Population
- 27,158
- Median age
- 31.8State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $96,219State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $423,900State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $1,774/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 82.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Kuna a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Idaho median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Kuna
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kuna the median home value is $423,900, 27% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,774 per month, which is 21.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,810 a month in housing costs.
Kuna median household income
The median household income in Kuna is $96,219 and the income per person is $37,242. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Kuna: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,391
- Owner-occupied
- 82.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.5%
- Vacant
- 2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2008
- Average household size
- 2.95
Kuna demographics
- Population
- 27,158
- Median age
- 31.8
- Under 18
- 30%
- 65 and older
- 10%
- Households
- 9,203
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kuna ›
Education in Kuna
28.6% of adults 25 and older in Kuna have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 9.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kuna
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 10%
- Drive alone
- 78.8%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Kuna vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuna | 27,158 | $96,219 | $423,900 | $1,774 |
| Meridian | 130,138 | $100,795 | $531,600 | $1,805 |
| Nampa | 110,319 | $74,279 | $370,800 | $1,420 |
| Boise City | 237,242 | $83,904 | $484,800 | $1,446 |
| Garden City | 12,654 | $70,124 | $449,500 | $1,323 |
| Eagle | 32,855 | $122,894 | $772,900 | $1,765 |
| Melba | 617 | $45,750 | $301,200 | $1,067 |
| Star | 14,745 | $97,936 | $564,300 | $1,924 |
| Hidden Springs | 3,378 | $163,203 | $773,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Kuna, ID?
The median household income in Kuna is $96,219, 24% higher than the Idaho median of $77,800 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Kuna?
The median home value in Kuna is $423,900, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Kuna?
The median gross rent in Kuna is $1,774 per month, about 21.7% of household income.
Is Kuna, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Idaho median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Kuna?
The median age in Kuna is 31.8 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Kuna?
The average commute to work in Kuna is 29 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kuna?
The unemployment rate in Kuna is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kuna?
28.6% of adults in Kuna have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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