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Cost of Living in Kuna, ID

Population 27,158 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,774
Median home value$423,900
Median household income$96,219

The median rent in Kuna, ID is $1,774/month, 43% higher than the Idaho median and 26% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $423,900, 27% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $96,219 a year, 24% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 22.1%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $70,960/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.4×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $2,143/mo

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Kuna vs. Idaho vs. U.S.

KunaIdahoU.S.
Median rent$1,774$1,238$1,413
Median home value$423,900$418,600$332,700
Median household income$96,219$77,800$80,734
Homeownership rate82.5%72.1%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher28.6%31.8%35.7%
Poverty rate6.8%10.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate1.9%3.7%5.2%
Work from home10.0%13.3%15.1%
Median age31.837.338.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Kuna, ID?

The median gross rent in Kuna, ID is $1,774 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Kuna, ID?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $70,960 a year in gross income.

Is Kuna, ID expensive to live in?

Rent there is 26% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 4.4 times the median household income.

Other cities in Idaho

Boise City, IDRent $1,446 · Income $83,904Meridian, IDRent $1,805 · Income $100,795Nampa, IDRent $1,420 · Income $74,279Idaho Falls, IDRent $1,075 · Income $73,110Caldwell, IDRent $1,264 · Income $73,058Pocatello, IDRent $948 · Income $60,418

Cities with a similar cost of living

Fallbrook, CARent $1,786 · Income $96,394Evanston, ILRent $1,762 · Income $96,434Saginaw, TXRent $1,776 · Income $97,276Tumwater, WARent $1,779 · Income $95,212Frederick, MDRent $1,764 · Income $97,069Nashua, NHRent $1,737 · Income $96,326

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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