If you've been watching the Treasure Valley real estate market, you know prices vary dramatically depending on which city you're looking at. Eagle and Boise sit at the top end, while Caldwell and Nampa continue to offer some of the best value in the region. But what does the data actually say?
We pulled 35,873 listings from IMLS covering 2024 through mid-2026 — every single family home transaction across Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell, Eagle, Star, Kuna, and Middleton — and built an interactive report so you can explore the numbers yourself.
Eagle's median sold price of $910,000 is more than double Caldwell's $405,000 — yet both cities sit within a 30-minute drive of each other. Understanding those differences is the key to finding the right fit for your budget and lifestyle.
Explore the Interactive Charts
Use the chart below to compare cities by median sold price, price per square foot, days on market, and total sales volume. Toggle between views using the buttons, and hover over any bar for exact figures.
What the Data Shows
Eagle: The Luxury Leader
With a median sold price of $910,000 and $342/sq ft, Eagle continues to command premium pricing across the valley. Buyers here typically face 47-day average days on market — similar to other cities — which tells you demand has stayed consistent even at higher price points.
Boise: High Value, Fast Market
Boise leads in sales volume (7,134 closed sales) and moves the fastest of any major city at just 30 days on market on average — nearly two weeks faster than any other city in the dataset. At $306/sq ft and a median of $539K, Boise remains a high-demand core market.
Meridian & Star: The Sweet Spot
Meridian and Star share almost identical price-per-square-foot figures ($269/sq ft), but Star's median comes in higher ($583K vs $538K) due to larger average home sizes. Both cities attract buyers looking for newer construction and suburban amenities without Eagle's price tag.
Nampa & Caldwell: The Affordability Play
For buyers watching their budget, Nampa ($425K median, $246/sqft) and Caldwell ($405K median, $238/sqft) offer the most home for the money in the valley. Both have healthy inventory and active listing pipelines — solid options for first-time buyers and investors alike.
The Valley-Wide Price Trend
Looking at the quarterly trend, the Treasure Valley hit a soft patch in late 2024 (median dipping to $487K in Q4 2024), recovered through 2025, and is now showing 2026 Q2 as the highest quarter in the dataset at $517,500. The market isn't cooling — it's climbing again.
Bottom line: whether you're buying, selling, or investing, the city you choose matters as much as the home itself. Call Clint or Aaron to talk through which market fits your goals.
Ready to Make a Move?
Clint Walker and Aaron Edwards work across all these markets every day. Whether you're targeting an affordable entry in Caldwell or a luxury property in Eagle, we can give you a current market analysis for any specific neighborhood or price range.
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