How long is the commute from Nampa, ID?
Workers who live in Nampa, ID take an average of 24.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
12.5% work from home.
3.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.4 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Households without a car
- 3.8%
How people in Nampa get to work
| Means of transportation | Nampa | Canyon County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.6% (±1.7 points) | 73.5% | 72.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.8% (±1.4 points) | 10.0% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±0.5 points) | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±0.6 points) | 1.8% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.5% (±1.4 points) | 13.0% | 13.3% | 15.1% |
In Nampa, the average commute is lower than in Canyon County (25.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Idaho (21.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Nampa, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Canyon County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Idaho (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Canyon County, Nampa ranks 6 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 83 of 197.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Nampa
| Vehicles available | Nampa | Canyon County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% (±0.9 points) | 3.4% | 3.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.1% (±1.4 points) | 21.2% | 24.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.8% (±2.0 points) | 39.0% | 39.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.3% (±1.9 points) | 36.4% | 32.9% | 21.9% |
In Nampa, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Canyon County (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from Idaho (3.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Nampa
| Nampa | Canyon County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.5% (±1.4 points) | 13.0% (±1.1 points) | 13.3% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% (±0.6 points) | 96.8% (±0.5 points) | 96.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.1% (±0.9 points) | 93.4% (±0.6 points) | 91.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Nampa, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Canyon County (93.4%).
It is also higher than in Idaho (91.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Nampa
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nampa | — | 24.4 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Caldwell | 6.4 mi | 24.6 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Meridian | 8.3 mi | 22.4 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Kuna | 9.0 mi | 28.9 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Middleton | 9.0 mi | 27.3 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Star | 9.1 mi | 27.5 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Marsing | 13 mi | 27.6 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Greenleaf | 14 mi | 25.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Garden City | 15 mi | 19.5 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Meridian, ID (22.4 minutes), Garden City, ID (19.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kuna, ID (28.9 minutes), Middleton, ID (27.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Canyon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melba | 29.9 minutes (±4.6) |
| 2 | Notus | 28.4 minutes (±5.8) |
| 3 | Middleton | 27.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 4 | Greenleaf | 25.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 5 | Caldwell | 24.6 minutes (±0.9) |
| 6 | Nampa | 24.4 minutes (±0.7) |
| 7 | Wilder | 23.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 8 | Parma | 20.6 minutes (±3.1) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Nampa
How long is the average commute in Nampa?
Workers who live in Nampa, ID take an average of 24.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Nampa without a car?
3.8% of households in Nampa have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Nampa?
12.5% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Nampa worked from home, and 95.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nampa city, Idaho
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nampa city, Idaho
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nampa city, Idaho
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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