Ada & Canyon County Housing Market Update – August 2025 Trends and Insights

Ada & Canyon County Housing Market Update - August 2025

If you've been waiting for the Idaho housing market to "cool down," you might be waiting as long as a Boise State fan is for a football season without drama. Spoiler alert: it's not happening yet. Both Ada County and Canyon County wrapped up August 2025 with higher home sales, stronger prices, and consistent buyer activity compared to last year.

Let's break it down - county by county, city by city.

📊 Ada County Snapshot - August 2025

• Single-Family Homes Sold: 829 sales (up 14.7% year-over-year).

• Median Price: $559,990 - up 3.7% vs. August 2024.

• Average Price: $676,128 - up 7.7% from last year.

• Total Dollar Volume: $560.5M in sales, a 23.5% jump.

🔹 Existing Homes in Ada County

• Sales: 555 homes (up 13.3%).

• Median Price: $560,000 (+6.7% from 2024).

• Days on Market: 31 days, still moving quickly.

🔹 New Construction in Ada County

• Sales: 274 new builds (up 17.6%).

• Median Price: $552,495 - flat year-over-year.

• Average Price: $669,113 (+2.6%).

🏙️ Ada County City Highlights

• Boise: Prices varied by neighborhood. Boise North posted a median of $985,850, while Boise Bench held steady at $494,909, showing how diverse the market is depending on location.

• Eagle: Luxury continues to dominate, with a $1.07M median and strong sales volume. Buyers still want that Eagle address, and they're willing to pay for it.

• Meridian: Northwest Meridian led the way with 113 sales and a median of $550,528. Southeast and Southwest Meridian also saw steady activity, keeping the city a hub for families moving in.

• Star: With 100 sales and a $675,577 median, Star continues its rise as one of Ada County's hottest growth spots.

• Kuna: Affordable but rising quickly - 113 sales and a median of $500,938, proving Kuna is no longer just the "budget option."

📊 Canyon County Snapshot - August 2025

• Single-Family Homes Sold: 438 sales (up 6.8%).

• Median Price: $429,958 - up 4.5% vs. 2024.

• Average Price: $496,878 - up 3%.

• Total Dollar Volume: $217.6M (up 10%).

🔹 Existing Homes in Canyon County

• Sales: 254 homes (up 12.9%).

• Median Price: $400,000 (+1.5%).

• Days on Market: 37 days, faster than new builds.

🔹 New Construction in Canyon County

• Sales: 184 homes (flat vs. 2024).

• Median Price: $464,476 (+9.3%).

• Average Price: $532,206 (+9.6%).

🏙️ Canyon County City Highlights

• Nampa: South Nampa had 97 sales with a $488,318 median, while Northwest Nampa's median held at $424,430. New construction continues to push prices higher.

• Caldwell: Southwest Caldwell was hot, with 79 sales and a median of $468,517, up strongly from last year. Northwest Caldwell also performed well at $421,881.

• Middleton: The standout of Canyon County - 42 sales and a $661,778 median, showing just how much buyers are willing to pay for space and small-town living.

• Melba, Parma, Wilder: Small in volume but high in price. Wilder's median came in at $763,333, while Parma hit $572,750.

🔄 Comparing Ada vs. Canyon - Who's Winning the Market?

• Prices: Ada remains the higher-priced county ($560k vs. $430k median). Canyon is still the affordable choice, but its new construction prices are catching up.

• Sales Activity: Ada County outpaced Canyon in growth, up 14.7% vs. Canyon's 6.8%.

• New Construction: Canyon's new-builds showed the strongest appreciation (+9.3% median), while Ada's stayed nearly flat.

🥔 What This Means for Buyers & Sellers

• For Sellers: Homes are selling, and prices are moving upward. Listing now could mean catching buyers still hungry to lock in before interest rates shift again.

• For Buyers: You still have time - homes are staying on market 37 - 50 days - but waiting could cost you as prices continue to tick higher.

• For Realtors & Lenders: Expect continued steady demand into fall. Year-to-date numbers show both counties on track for one of their strongest post-pandemic years.

✅ Final Thoughts

The August 2025 stats confirm it: the Treasure Valley isn't slowing down. With steady growth in Ada's established markets and Canyon's surging new builds, there's opportunity on both sides of I-84.

Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, the smart move is to stay ahead of these trends.

👉 Ready to plan your next move? Contact 1st Choice Mortgage today, and let's build your winning strategy in this market.