Downtown Nampa is a small-town city center with big-city popularity
Located in Boise’s most populous suburb, Downtown Nampa combines bustling city center character with small-town charm. “People walk around and bar hop, but it still has that classic Main Street USA vibe,” says Janie Cypret, a real estate agent with Silvercreek Realty Group who has sold several homes in the area. Sidewalks are lined with young oak trees, vintage lamp posts and early 20th-century brick-façade buildings home to locally owned coffee shops and antique stores. Residents can enjoy the area’s numerous community events, like the monthly block parties or the Saturday morning farmers market.
Take an afternoon stroll and window shop in downtown Nampa.
The Nampa Public Library is a Welcome Addition to Downtown Nampa Idaho.
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Locals enjoy daytime eateries, late-night bars and vintage stores
Residents can start their morning at LeBaron’s Honker Café, a cozy spot serving all-day breakfast since 1974. Artsy décor and sourdough-crust pies served by the slice make Messenger Pizza the place to be, with lines often forming around the block at lunch. Those looking for an upscale dinner should stop by Brick 29 Bistro, known for its elevated southern fare like the herb-marinated pork chops smothered in blueberry compote. Craft Lounge next door serves handmade cocktails for after-dinner drinks, and PreFunk Beer Bar on 1st Street is another late-night locale. Gamers can grab vintage consoles at Retro World, and bikers will find a new ride at Cafferty’s Cyclery. Less than 1 mile west on 12th Avenue, Albertsons is the nearest grocery store.
Find a new game at Retro World in Downtown Nampa.
Enjoy a tall cold one at Pre Funk Beer Bar in Downtown Nampa.
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Downtown Nampa is filled with rental options and single-family homes from the 1920s
Comprised of 66% rentals, Downtown Nampa apartment complexes like Van Engelen on 1st Street have one-bedroom units starting at $800 per month, while two-bedroom duplexes can cost $1,5000. Though rarer, single-family houses in the area were built during the 1920s. Two-bedroom craftsman-style bungalows and Tudor cottages start at $250,000, and a four-bedroom American Foursquare can cost around $400,000, a range similar to a Nampa home’s average $400,000 selling price. Drivers will find alleyway parking options and the occasional one-car, detached option. Buyers and renters should be advised that the area holds an 8 out of 10 crime score on the CAP Index.
Tudor and ranch style homes line the streets of Downtown Nampa.
Van Engelen apartments in Downtown Nampa.
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Ample events, from monthly summer block parties to the Nampa Farmers Market
Along 13th Avenue and Front Street, Lloyd Square is home to the Nampa Farmers Market, held every Saturday from April through November. “Lloyd Square is a small pocket park,” says Cypret. “When it's nice out, people eat lunch on the benches.” On Cinco De Mayo, downtown is closed to car traffic, making room for the folkloric dancers, the low-rider car show and the mechanical bull. The third Thursday of every summer month marks another block party-style celebration, with live music, food trucks and themes like beach party or cowboy.
The historical Nampa train depot is a focal point of Downtown Nampa.
The Flying M coffee house in Downtown Nampa is a local favorite.
The Farmers Market in Downtown Nampa runs spring to fall.
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Rollerbladers, historians and readers will find plenty of activity in Downtown Nampa
Downtown Nampa has plenty of indoor community hubs, including the Rollerdome, a local rollerblading rink offering public times and speed skating lessons since 1948. Formerly a hub for those traveling the Oregon Short Line in 1860, The Nampa Train Depot Museum is a Baroque Revival-style building now filled with miniature models and other artifacts from that era. Aside from books and a computer lab, Nampa Public Library has numerous free community groups, ranging from beginner guitar lessons to the crocheting club.
The city center is surrounded by several parks within walking distance. For instance, Lions Park is 2 miles west, and its 15 acres are filled with a basketball court, a softball diamond and sand volleyball courts. It’s also home to the public Lincoln Pool, offering free swim times and lessons. Despite its name, Lakeview Park, 1 mile east, is no longer home to the body of water it was founded around in 1888. But there's still plenty to do at the duck pond, water park or trails alongside Mason Creek.
The Nampa Public Library is a Welcome Addition to Downtown Nampa Idaho.
The historical Nampa train depot is a focal point of Downtown Nampa.
The Rollerdome in Nampa Idaho is a fun getaway for kids of all ages.
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Students are in the Nampa Public School District
Children here can attend Central Elementary and West Middle, both graded a C-minus by Niche. Then, they may continue to C-plus-rated Nampa High, located on a 40-acre campus with 12 buildings. The school’s Fast Forward Program pays up to $225 per student if they’re taking dual credit classes with various Idaho-based colleges. Course options include microbiology, German or competitive speech and debate.
Student entrance of Nampa High School near Downtown Nampa.
West Middle School offer students an excellent education.
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A walkable hub with proximity to Interstate 84
While Downtown Nampa is walkable, it’s also convenient for other types of travel. Interstate 84 is 2 miles north, and a 20-mile drive east on the highway leads to Boise’s core, where residents will find the Boise Airport. An 11-mile drive west leads to the West Valley Medical Center. Several Valley Regional Transit bus stops are also in downtown Nampa.
East bound Interstate 84 leading into Boise.
Downtown Nampa is easy to walk and easily accessible from I-84.
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Parks in this Area
City Acres Park
Basketball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Hunter Park
Basketball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Starr Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Indian Creek Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
East Side Park
Basketball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Lions Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Pool
Transit
Airport
Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field
41 min drive
Bus
3rd Street South & 10th Avenue South Swc
Bus
3rd Street South & 4th Avenue South Swc
Bus
2nd Street South & 3rd Avenue South Nec
Bus
2nd Street South & 15th Avenue South Nec
Bus
2nd Street South & 10th Avenue South Nem
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown Nampa
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
9
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
10
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
9
4
Larceny
10
4
Crime Score
9
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Nampa, Nampa sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Downtown Nampa, Nampa over the last 12 months is $391,000, up 56% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Fabulous historic property near downtown. Full of charm, the property has many unique spaces and a Nampa history. Endless possibilities! Main floor and basement were updated in 2015. Property currently used for retail Quilt shop with office/lodging space upstairs. Per City of Nampa, in addition to commercial-retail/office, permitted uses allow multi family, bed and breakfast, duplex, triplex or
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
653
Median Age
37
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$32,368
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$45,659
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.3%
College Graduates
14.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
10''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
8''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
63/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
78/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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