Nampa, Idaho OUR CITY Nampa Has It All
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No Better Place to Be. Nampa, Idaho OUR CITY Nampa has it all ... culture, recreational opportunities, friendly down-to-earth people, mild climate, good jobs, an educated and motivated workforce, affordable cost of living, low cost of doing business, many options for post-secondary eduation, and a quality of life that can’t be beat. Ranked #8 Best Affordable Places to Live by Livability. #1 Region for “Getting it Right” #1 in Nation for Employment Growth TIME Magazine, 2014 U.S. Bureau of Labor Stat., May 2016 #5 “Most Fair State Tax Systems” #2 Top Up-And-Coming Cities for Wallethub, September 2014 College Grads , Forbes, June 2015 #1 Lowest Cost Metro in Pacific U.S. #10 Best Place to Invest in Housing KPMG’s Competitive Alternatives, Forbes, February 2014 April 2012, 2014 & 2016 #1 Best “Under the Radar Tech Hub” #2 State for Tech Sector Growth Sparefoot, May 2014 Comptia Cyberstates, 2016 Top State for Job Growth #4 Best Midsize Real Estate Market There’s no better Forbes, February 2016 WalletHub, August 2016 place to call home. Nampa offers the amenities of a Running list of these and others: big city, the authentic charm of bvep.org/facts/national-accolades.aspx a small town, but with BIG TIME fun and activities for all ages. “Located in the heart of the Treasure Valley, Nampa, Idaho. offers plenty to those looking for an affordable place to live and work. The range of entertainment options and jobs is as vast as the natural attractions that draw thousands of tourists to the area each year for camping, skiing, hiking and river adventures. Vineyards and wineries near Nampa provide romantic excursions throughout the year. Cheap housing and utility costs draw Welcome to Nampa, Idaho! many young professionals and families to Nampa.” THE OPTIONS ARE ENDLESS Located in the heart of the Boise Valley, Nampa, Idaho, offers plenty to those looking for an affordable place to DEMOGRAPHICS Boise-Nampa live and work. The cost of living in Nampa is nearly 5 percent under the national average. Affordable housing and utility costs draw many young professionals and families to Nampa. Yet, there’s no skimping when it comes & QUICK FACTS MSA & Local Statistics: to quality of life. POPULATION (MSA) 2015 EST 674,675 (NAMPA) 90,360 2016 ESTIMATE, COMPASS Median Age in Nampa Median Home Prices Number of Homes Sold 30.8 . $172,294 NW Nampa . 2,195 in Jan-Nov 2016 Cost of Living . $229,683 S Nampa . 2,157 in 2015 94.7% of the national average . $252,400 NE Nampa . 2,000 in 2014 Average cost of home is 86.5% of the national average 36 Average Days on the Market Nampa’s is a family-friendly community with a distinct cultural heritage. From its early days, people relied on family members, neighbors and churches to see them through the ups and downs of the agricultural economy. That cultural heritage embraces an attitude that no one is irrelevant. Our community believes that everyone is a part of something much bigger and that all of us have an investment in our community, have a right to belong, and should feel welcome. Nampa is a community that provides numerous opportunities for both individual and social fullfillment including basic needs, recreation and social interaction. We realize that businesses and residents are looking for more in a community that just its vibrant economy, that is why we can clearly say that Nampa has it all. Volunteerism Thrives Where families enjoy affordable Everywhere in Nampa one sees the housing, parks to play in, quality schools fruits of volunteerism. Community members helped build the city’s and safe nieghborhoods. Centennial Golf Course, the FAMILY FRIENDLY magnificent Nampa Recreation Center, the Civic and Concention Center, the Salvation Army COMMUNITY Community Family Shelter, various parks, schools and churches. The community rallies when schools #1 Most Affordable City in Idaho - Livability need to be built, houses painted or leaves picked up. Nampans have #2 Best Run City in America - Wallethub a selfless and collaborative way of #2 Top Up-and-Coming City for College Grads - ZipRecruiter getting things done. #8 Best Affordable Places to Live - Livability Focus on the Children #10 Best Place to Invest in Housing - Forbes An enormous amount of time, #12 Healthiest State - America’s Health Rankings money and energy goes into providing Nampa’s youth with a rich childhood. Its schools, library, Boys and Girls Club and numerous non-profit community events and agencies all give young people opportunities to grow. Hundreds of families create and maintain numerous festivals that bring joy to the community. That is why Nampa has make the rankings as one of the Top 100 Communities for Youth. Our Schools The Nampa residents and employers alike benefit from a diverse and inclusive public and private school community, committed to academic excellence and integrity, as well as a variety of local and state workforce development programs that provide assistance to employees and businesses. With the many educational and workforce training opportunities available, Nampa is able to provide a comprehensive network to help ensure that its residents are educated and ready to enter the workforce of today and the future. Focusing on “Relevant and Meaningful Education,” the vision of the Nampa School District is to “provide the foundation so that all students will develop a personal vision opening their own doors of opportunity for meaningful and productive lives.” The goal of all of our schools within Nampa is to prepare all students to be successful as workers, citizens and lifelong learners. In Nampa, education starts at birth, with early childhood programs. These programs help prepare all of the young citizens of Nampa to be ready to learn when entering the K-12 system. Among the many academic choices provided to students are professional technical education, advanced academic programs, charter schools, dual-language magnet schools and alternative schools. If your interest leans more toward a private school setting, then many options are available to you in Nampa as well. Parents have the choice of two amazing school districts, Nampa and Vallivue, in addition to several charter and private schools in our area. 18 Elementary Schools 5 Middle Schools 4 High Schools INSPIRING, CULTIVATING AND 1 Alternative High Schools PREPARING FOR SUCCESS. 1 Virtual Academy 2 District Charter Schools EVERY CHILD, EVERY DAY. 28 Career Technical Programs Post-secondary options are extensive in the area, from two-year programs to several colleges and universities offering higher learning in Nampa and the Boise-Nampa Metropolitan Area. Additionally, many private institutions are available with specialized areas of educational focus for the traditional and non-traditional student. BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY Boise State University is the largest University in Idaho. With a choice of nearly 200 degrees and certificate programs, Boise State is more than just the Bronco Nation. COLLEGE OF WESTERN IDAHO (CWI) College of Western Idaho (CWI) is one of the fastest growing comprehensive community colleges in the nation, offering a full range of academic and professional-technical courses leading to an Associate of Arts or Science degree, Associate of Applied Science degrees, continuing education, and certificates. CWI also offers Basic Skills Education to help prepare for a GED, Dual Credit for high school students, and fast-track career training for working professionals. NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY Northwest Nazarene University, a nonprofit comprehensive Christian university of the liberal arts, offers over 60 areas of study, master’s degree programs in seven disciplines, accelerated degree programs, concurrent credit for high school students and a variety of continuing education credits. College/University Type of Program Boise State University 4-year: 7 colleges with nearly 200 degrees/certificate programs University of Idaho 4-year: Main campus in Moscow, ID. Boise campus offers 60 different Preparing and Planning the Future degrees, many U of I grads move to Boise Northwest Nazarene University 4-year: 60 areas of study, 19 masters degrees, also serves 6,000 continuing education students and 2,300 concurrent credit high school students College of Idaho 4-year: Idaho’s oldest private college with 26 majors HIGHER EDUCATION Idaho State University 4-year: Main campus in Pocatello, ID with 280 programs and 14,500 students. Boise Valley campus (Meridian) offers 20 graduate and undergraduate programs. Concordia University School of Law Private Law School: Opened fall of 2012. University of Phoenix 4-year George Fox University 2-4 year & MBA programs College of Western Idaho 2-year community college: Works closely with companies to create custom training programs. Carrington College 2-4 year ITT Technical Institute 2-year Stevens Henager College 2-4 year Treasure Valley Community College Northwest Nazarene University 2-year community college Brown Mackie College 2-year Broadview University 2-4 year Whatever your taste is, you will never run out of things to do. Nampa enjoys all four beautiful seasons with a full list of recreational and entertainment amenities. Here’s a snapshot: Our park system is made up of open space, sports fields, a large recreation center, playgrounds, seasonal swimming pools, beautiful gardens, walking trails, and picnic facilities. The city owns a 140,000 square foot recreation facility that includes fitness, rock climbing, racquetball, basketball, swimming pools, recreational programs, education opportunities, and a senior center. With miles of existing pathways and proposed future pathways, the enjoyment of running, walking and in-line skating or biking is endless. Only a few miles from the Deer Flat Wildlife Refuge and Lake Lowell, Nampa boasts tremendous recreation opportunities, with swimming, boating, fishing and bird watching, or take a tour along the Sunny Slope Wine Trail. Authentic People. Small Town Hidden Charm.