Kuna, Idaho, was recently named a “boomtown” by GOBankingRates. Recognized for its small-town charm, reasonably priced housing and close-knit community, Kuna is a one-of-a-kind city that has seen more than tripled growth in the last two decades.
At a Glance:
- Kuna named a top U.S. boomtown by GOBankingRates
- Population growth averages about 1,000 new residents each year
- New business licenses jumped sharply from 2023 to 2025
- Affordable housing and available land drive continued growth
Defined as a community experiencing rapid growth due to a sudden increase in prosperity with thriving industries and a broadening economy, a boomtown attracts new individuals and families of all kinds. Kuna was named No. 11 on a list of 49 cities across the country seeing this type of growth.
Michelle Covert, economic development administrator for the City of Kuna, said that an average of 1,000 new residents move to Kuna each year, with growth rates hovering around 5% annually…