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Where should Micron employees live in Boise, Idaho?

September 28, 2026 · Justin Murillo, REALTOR®

The short answer

Start with the commute. Southeast Boise and the Bench are closest to Micron, about 15 minutes or less off-peak. Meridian is about 20 to 25 minutes. Kuna and Nampa have lower prices, with a 30 to 35 minute drive.

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What are the best areas near Micron Technology in Boise?

If you're trying to decide where Micron employees live in Boise, Idaho, it comes down to three things: your commute, your budget, and the kind of home you want. Start with the five areas below, then read my Micron relocation guide for the full moving checklist.

Southeast Boise is where the campus sits, so the drive is a few minutes to about 20 minutes off-peak depending on how far out you go. The Bench is about 10 to 15 minutes. Meridian is about 20 to 25 minutes. Kuna and Nampa have the lowest prices on this list, with a 30 to 35 minute drive.

How far is each area from Micron?

Micron's campus is at 8000 S. Federal Way, southeast of the Boise Airport. These drive times were measured with OpenStreetMap on October 26, 2026, from a central point in each area to the campus. They're off-peak and approximate. Add time at rush hour, and drive each route at the time you would commute.

What do homes cost in the areas near Micron?

The area figures are Redfin medians for the three months through September 2026, and the Ada County figure is the September 2026 single-family median from Boise Regional REALTORS, based on Intermountain MLS data. Sources are at the bottom of this post.

Southeast Boise
about $550,000
Southwest Boise
about $499,000
Meridian
about $572,000
Kuna
about $480,000
Nampa
about $420,000
Ada County, single-family homes
$575,000

Read the median as a range, not a promise: half of what sold in each area came in above the number and half below. The Ada County figure is the widest lens on this list, since it covers single-family homes across the whole county, not just the areas above.

Should you rent first or buy right away?

If you're not sure which side of town fits, renting for a few months first is an option, and it lets you test the drive. Before you buy, drive to the campus from two or three areas at your real commute time, both directions if you can.

The short version

  • Southeast Boise and the Bench are closest to Micron, about 15 minutes or less off-peak.
  • Meridian is about 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Kuna and Nampa have the lowest prices in this post, with a 30 to 35 minute drive.
  • Not sure which side of town fits? Rent for a few months first and drive the routes at your commute time.
  • Read my Micron relocation guide for the full moving checklist.

Common questions

Where should Micron employees live in Boise, Idaho?

Southeast Boise and the Bench are closest to Micron, about 15 minutes or less off-peak. Meridian is about 20 to 25 minutes, and Kuna and Nampa have lower prices with a 30 to 35 minute drive.

What neighborhoods are closest to Micron in Boise?

Southeast Boise, where the campus is, and the Bench, about 10 to 15 minutes off-peak. Downtown Boise and the East End are about 15 minutes.

What's the lowest-priced area within a reasonable drive of Micron?

Nampa, at about $420,000 over the three months through September 2026, according to Redfin. Kuna comes next at about $480,000. Both are about 30 to 35 minutes from the campus off-peak.

What are the best areas near Micron Technology in Boise?

It depends on your commute, budget, and the kind of home you want. Southeast Boise and the Bench are closest, about 15 minutes or less off-peak. Meridian is about 20 to 25 minutes, and Kuna and Nampa have lower prices with a 30 to 35 minute drive.

Sources

Justin Murillo, REALTOR with Amherst Madison

Written by Justin Murillo, REALTOR® with Amherst Madison

September 2026

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