Ada vs. Canyon County Real Estate – May 2025 Market Insights for Home Buyers

🏡 Ada vs. Canyon County Housing Market: May 2025 Snapshot

The Ada vs. Canyon County real estate May 2025 market report is in - and if you're eyeing a move in Southwest Idaho, it's worth a look. With rising home sales, shifting prices, and new construction heating up in both counties, buyers and sellers alike should take note. Let's break down what's happening in these two key markets.

📊 Sales Volume and Market Activity

Ada County:

• 835 homes sold, up 3.2% from May 2024.

• Median sales price: $579,900 (⬆️ 3.6%)

• Average price: $682,694 (⬆️ 3.4%)

• Days on market: 34 (down from 38)

• Total dollar volume: $570M (⬆️ 6.7%)

Canyon County:

• 464 homes sold, a 5.9% increase year-over-year.

• Median sales price: $433,490 (⬆️ 3.2%)

• Average price: $486,576 (⬆️ 1.3%)

• Days on market: 44 (up slightly from 42)

• Total dollar volume: $225.7M (⬆️ 7.3%)

🧠 Takeaway: Both counties are moving more homes, but Ada continues to lead in price growth and speed, while Canyon offers affordability and steady volume.

🏗️ New Construction vs. Existing Homes

Ada County:

• New construction: 270 homes sold (⬆️ 8%)

  • Median: $573,990

  • Days on market: 56

• Existing homes: 565 homes sold (⬆️ 1%)

  • Median: $585,000

  • Days on market: 23

Canyon County:

• New construction: 210 homes sold (⬆️ 22.8%!)

  • Median: $450,000

  • Days on market: 58

• Existing homes: 254 homes sold (⬇️ 4.9%)

  • Median: $410,000

  • Days on market: 33

🧠 Takeaway: Canyon County’s new construction market is booming - great news if you’re looking for a brand-new home in places like Nampa, Middleton, or Caldwell. Ada’s resale homes remain dominant with quicker turnaround times.

📍 Local Market Highlights

• Star (Ada County) saw a surge in new builds - 66% of sales were new construction with a median price just under $585K.

• Meridian NW led Ada in volume with 116 homes sold.

• In Canyon County, Middleton took the crown for highest average prices at $613K.

• Caldwell and Nampa South are still budget-friendly entry points, especially for first-time buyers.

📈 Conclusion: What It Means for You

• Buyers: Inventory is growing in both counties - more choices, slightly more negotiating power, especially on existing homes.

  • Don’t forget

• Sellers: Prices continue to rise slowly but surely, and homes are still moving quickly - especially under $500K.

• Investors: Canyon County's rapid new construction and increasing average prices signal strong future growth potential.

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