Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Nampa

Affordability in Nampa

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Nampa is $1,420 per month, the median household income is $74,279 per year, and renters make up 30% of occupied households. Income-restricted properties in Nampa can offer meaningful savings for households that qualify.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Nampa Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 367 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

All 4 HUD-assisted properties in Nampa have been mapped for flood risk, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Nampa

According to Walk Score, the area around Nampa's assisted properties earns a Walk Score of 78 (Very Walkable) and a Bike Score of 64. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Schools

Nampa is served by 40 schools across 11 districts, including 17 elementary, 3 middle, 16 high schools, and 4 other schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings and options vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Living in Nampa

The median household income in Nampa is $74,279 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median gross rent is $1,420 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), which can stretch budgets for renters earning below the area median.

Affordable and income-based housing can significantly reduce that burden. Lease Lantern tracks 4 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties in Nampa, covering 158 units across the city.

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 4 affordable housing properties in Nampa have been mapped for flood risk, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone. Renters at these properties face minimal flood exposure based on FEMA flood zone data.