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California housing market outlook

Year-stamped, city-by-city forecasts. Macro context, neighborhood-level breakdowns, and what the data means if you're buying or selling.

iAll numbers shown are estimates only. They are not tax, legal, or financial advice. Consult a licensed California real estate agent and a CPA before relying on any figure for a real transaction.

2026

2026 · California

Los Angeles

Median

$950K

YoY

+2.5%

Bias

seller's market, weakening

2026 · California

San Francisco

Median

$1400K

YoY

+4%

Bias

seller's market in the right neighborhoods

2026 · California

San Diego

Median

$875K

YoY

+3.5%

Bias

seller's market

2026 · California

San Jose

Median

$1350K

YoY

+4.5%

Bias

strong seller's market

2026 · California

Oakland

Median

$850K

YoY

+2%

Bias

balanced

2026 · California

Sacramento

Median

$525K

YoY

+3%

Bias

seller's market

2026 · California

Long Beach

Median

$800K

YoY

+2.5%

Bias

seller's market

2026 · California

Irvine

Median

$1300K

YoY

+4%

Bias

strong seller's market

2026 · California

Pasadena

Median

$1350K

YoY

+3%

Bias

seller's market

2026 · California

Berkeley

Median

$1300K

YoY

+2.5%

Bias

balanced

Each outlook page covers the macro environment (rates, national supply, lock-in effect), local factors specific to that city, inventory and days-on-market, a neighborhood breakdown, advice for both buyers and sellers, and risks worth watching.

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Disclaimer

This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. Consult a licensed mortgage professional, attorney, or CPA before making any real estate decisions. Rate data sourced from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED — Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey).