Question 1

Is 83686 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 83686 in Nampa has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Nampa city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 83686 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 83686?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 83686 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 83686. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 83686 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Nampa. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 83686?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 83686 is approximately $434K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 83686 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 83686 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 83686 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 83686 has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100, placing it in the moderate range for Nampa. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 68/100, 83686 scores similarly to the middle tier of Nampa neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Nampa — ZIP 83686

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
VICTORY CHARTER SCHOOL	PK–12	—	—	—
LIBERTY CHARTER SCHOOL	PK–12	—	—	—
LEGACY CHARTER SCHOOL	KG–08	—	—	—
PATHWAYS IN EDUCATION: NAMPA	09–12	—	—	—
GEM PREP: NAMPA	KG–12	—	—	—
IOWA ELEMENTARY	PK–05	—	—	—
SHERMAN ELEMENTARY	PK–05	—	—	—
SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	—	—	—
NAMPA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	—	—	—
SKYVIEW HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	—	—	—
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
OWYHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
REAGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
EAST VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	—	—	—
LAKE RIDGE ELEMENTARY	PK–05	—	—	—