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City of Nampa, Idaho

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About homes in Nampa

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Nampa in Canyon County, not the metro, with a source for each.

2000Median year built1U.S. 1980
26%Built before 1980122% built since 2010
2001Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1997
75%Detached single-family17% in 5+ unit buildings
70%Owner-occupied172% statewide
$371kMedian home value1Idaho median $419k

The median home in the city of Nampa was built in 2000, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Idaho median of 1991.1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Most of Nampa's housing is recent: only 26% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 22% were built since 2010.1 Owner-occupied homes in Nampa are newer than rentals: a median build year of 2001 against 1997.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components.

Housing in Nampa is mostly detached single-family: 75% of units, with 7% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 70% of occupied homes in Nampa are owner-occupied (72% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Nampa is valued at $370,800 (ACS), below the Idaho median of $418,600.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

Winters are long: the Boise Air Terminal station averages 108 nights a year at or below 32°F and 23 at or below 20°F.2,3 Long winters put freeze-thaw, ice dams and snow load at the center of roofing and masonry decisions. Summers run hot, with about 55 days a year at 90°F or more and 9 at 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies.

The climate is arid: annual precipitation is only about 12 inches.2,3 Low rainfall shifts the wear to UV and heat, which age finishes and sealants. Snowfall averages about 18 inches a year.2,3 Heating dominates the year: about 5,320 heating degree days against 1,045 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope.

Nampa sits in IECC climate zone 5B (Cold).4 Building permits in Nampa are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Nampa housing units by year built
Before 19406.5%
1940-19598.4%
1960-197911%
1980-199923.7%
2000-200928%
2010 or later22.4%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Boise Air Terminal, 16.2 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Nampa, ID?

Most home remodeling projects in Nampa, ID land between $18,000 and $95,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Nampa?

The median home in the city of Nampa was built in 2000, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Idaho median of 1991. Most of Nampa's housing is recent: only 26% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 22% were built since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Nampa climate like for exterior work?

Winters are long: the Boise Air Terminal station averages 108 nights a year at or below 32°F and 23 at or below 20°F. Summers run hot, with about 55 days a year at 90°F or more and 9 at 100°F. The climate is arid: annual precipitation is only about 12 inches. Snowfall averages about 18 inches a year. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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