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A table-first reference of the latest dated housing figures Paul publishes on this site, with the source named next to every number: RMLS for the Portland Metro, Intermountain MLS (IMLS) reported through Boise Regional REALTORS for Ada and Canyon counties, and Willamette Valley MLS (WVMLS) for Salem, Oregon. Figures are as published by each source and are revised as more closings record.
Monthly market reports: Market Report Market Data 2027 Outlook Luxury Report Salem Snapshot
Updated November 1, 2026. Figures update monthly.
This page refreshes with the newest local MLS reports each month. As of this update: RMLS medians through August 2026 with supply through September, IMLS county medians for September 2026, and the WVMLS October 2026 edition of the Salem snapshot.
Table 1 · Median prices
Median sale prices for the four market areas Paul tracks monthly. Each row names its source and the month the figure covers.
| Market area | Median price | Change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Metro Oregon | ~$540,000 | down 1.8% year over year | August 2026 | RMLS Market Action |
| Ada County Idaho | ~$540,000 | up 1.4% year over year | September 2026 | Intermountain MLS (IMLS) |
| Canyon County Idaho | ~$400,000 | up 1.8% year over year | September 2026 | Intermountain MLS (IMLS) |
| Salem, OR metro Oregon | $447,995 | trailing 12 months through June 2026 | October 2026 edition | Willamette Valley MLS (WVMLS) |
Table 2 · Pace, supply & sales
Days on market, months of supply, and sales volume round out the picture. Where a metric is not published for a market in the current edition, it is left out rather than guessed.
| Market area | Metric | Value | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Metro | Days on market | About 62 in the September 2026 report; see note below | September 2026 | RMLS |
| Portland Metro | Months of supply | 3.8 in August, 4.2 in September | August / September 2026 | RMLS |
| Ada County | Months of supply | About 2.5 | September 2026 | IMLS via Boise Regional REALTORS |
| Ada County | Days on market | Near 16 in recent IMLS reporting | Recent 2026 reporting | IMLS |
| Treasure Valley | Closed sales | 1,440 in August, up 11.4% year over year | August 2026 | IMLS via Boise Regional REALTORS |
| Salem, OR metro | Days on market | 69 | Trailing 12 months through June 2026 | WVMLS |
| Salem, OR metro | Sale-to-list ratio | 99.2% | Trailing 12 months through June 2026 | WVMLS |
| Salem, OR metro | Median days on market (monthly check) | 59 in August vs 51 in July | August 2026 vs July 2026 | U.S. Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED), Salem, OR CBSA |
Note: the Portland days-on-market reading of about 62 comes from the September 2026 RMLS report; the August 2026 market update noted homes selling about 5 days faster than a year earlier. Medians come from RMLS Market Action, Intermountain MLS, and Willamette Valley MLS as published. No aggregator services are used.
In plain language
The Portland Metro median softened to about $540,000 in August 2026, down about 1.8 percent from a year earlier, with supply rising to 3.8 months in August. That combination means more homes to compare and more room to negotiate: the market has gone from a sprint to a stroll for buyers, while sellers who price from current data still move quickly.
Full market reportAda County's median held near $540,000 and Canyon County near $400,000 in September 2026, each up modestly year over year, while closed sales ran 11.4 percent above a year earlier and supply stayed lean at about 2.5 months. This is still a fast, seller-leaning market: the prepared buyer wins, and the well-priced home sells quickly.
Luxury market reportSalem's full-year snapshot shows a balanced market: a $447,995 median, 69 median days on market, and sales closing at 99.2 percent of list price. The latest monthly check from the St. Louis Fed shows days on market rising from 51 in July to 59 in August, a slowdown worth watching but not yet a trend.
Salem market snapshotGo deeper
Monthly editions with the same discipline: sources named, figures dated, and translated into what they mean for buyers and sellers.
Portland Metro and Treasure Valley medians, supply, and pace, translated for buyers and sellers.
Read the reportThe premium tier in both metros, from RMLS and IMLS data.
Read the reportThe monthly action report for Salem, from WVMLS and the St. Louis Fed.
Read the snapshotMedians tell you the metro; comparables tell you your home. Paul will run the current data for your address or shortlist, in either state.