Caldwell at a glance
Market data updated September 10, 2026. Over the three months ending July 2026, the median Caldwell sale price was $417,041. Homes spent a median 34 days on the market, and 443 homes sold during the period. Prices were 3.2% higher than a year earlier. Source: Redfin Caldwell Housing Market.
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated Caldwell's population at 76,629 on July 1, 2025, up 27.4% from the April 2020 estimate base. Caldwell added 3,452 residents from 2024 to 2025, the largest numerical gain among Idaho cities that year. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and Idaho Department of Labor.
Schools and education
Caldwell-area school assignments vary by property and may include Caldwell, Vallivue, or charter options. GreatSchools data displayed by Redfin currently lists Central Canyon Elementary at 6 out of 10, while other displayed area elementary ratings range from 4 to 5. These ratings are a limited comparison tool, not a promise about a student's experience. Buyers should verify boundaries, programs, and enrollment directly with the applicable district. Source: Caldwell school ratings.
Business and development watch
Caldwell's rapid population growth is being followed by major retail investment. Fred Meyer has announced a roughly 155,000-square-foot Caldwell store expected to create about 250 jobs, with an opening targeted for late 2026 or early 2027. Albertsons has also announced a future store at The Charles Marketplace for 2027. Timelines may change as permitting and construction progress.
What the numbers mean for a buyer
Caldwell had the lowest median sale price of the four cities in this snapshot, along with the longest median market time. That can create opportunity, but the property itself still matters. Rural edges of the market may introduce well, septic, acreage, appraisal, or USDA eligibility questions that should be addressed before an offer.
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Market statistics are historical snapshots and may change. School ratings are provided by a third party and do not represent an endorsement or guarantee. This information is educational and is not an appraisal, property valuation, or commitment to lend.