Kuna, Idaho is the perfect location in the Treasure Valley for those who are seeking that small town feel, without sacrificing some of the big city comforts. With Boise, Meridian and Nampa close by, residents of Kuna have the ability to escape the big city life without having to travel far. Quiet and still somewhat rural, Kuna is friendly and quaint. This fun and safe community is an amazing place to live, and raise a family, regardless of if you are moving across the Treasure Valley, or moving across the country.
Kuna is a small but growing town in the Treasure Valley, located south of Meridian, east of Nampa, and bordered to the south by open desert that allows room for expansion. Part of the greater Boise metropolitan area of roughly 670,000 people, Kuna itself has fewer than 20,000 residents but is expected to nearly double in size, potentially becoming one of Idaho’s ten largest cities. The town offers a mix of convenient access—30–40 minutes from downtown Boise and 20 minutes from Meridian—and unique outdoor experiences, including undeveloped land for dirt biking and exploration, the Snake River Canyon Overlook with its 12-mile Canyon River Trail, and Celebration Park with hiking, fishing, and historic petroglyphs. Kuna also honors its volcanic heritage through the historic Kuna Caves, a local landmark that, while closed to the public, remains central to the town’s identity.
Like much of the rest of the Treasure Valley, Kuna experiences mild weather throughout all four seasons, with each breathing new life into the year. Kuna’s average summer high, and average winter low are nearly identical to Boise’s, sitting at 82.2 degrees during the summer and 25 degrees during the winter. The summers in the Valley are typically dry, where the heat can hit upwards of 100 degrees. Winters are normally mild, where light snowfall is common, but mild compared to other towns surrounding the Rocky Mountains. This snowfall allows local snowboarders and skiers to take the drive up to Bogus Basin Ski Resort throughout winter, and is about an hour drive from town. Kuna also enjoys amazing spring and fall months, where the changes in the seasons are abundant and beautiful. The Treasure Valley enjoys over 200 sunny days throughout the year, and Kuna is no exception to it.
With nearly all of Ada County and the Treasure Valley experiencing unprecedented economic growth, there are job opportunities to be had across various fields. As the city’s growth continues, there will be increasing opportunities for new jobs and higher demand to fill those positions. Kuna’s primary industry focus has been agriculture, but the effects of Boise’s growing tech industry can be felt in Kuna. Without one dominant industry or business in town, Kuna offers a perfect setting for new businesses to thrive and have room to grow. The unemployment rate in Kuna is slightly lower than the rest of the metropolitan area, and also has one of the best costs of living in the country, thanks to its small size and location.
Kuna Population: 19,700
Median Household income: $65,734
Square miles: 19.16
Elevation: 2,694 feet
Population density: 1,028 / sq. mile
Cost of Living Index: 81.7% of the national average
Median age: 30.6
Unemployment rate: 2.8%
Median rent: $1,088 per month
Average Home Listing Price: $259,900
High School or Higher: 94.7%
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 19.8%
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Darling International Inc.
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