Orange County, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$1,290,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Orange County has 4,958 homes for sale at a median list price of $1,290,000, typically selling in about 50 days.
Orange County Market Analysis
Homes in Orange County carry a median list price of $1.3M. The median price moved from $1.2M in February to $1.2M in July, a 3.4% increase over six months. Right now 4,958 homes are on the market in Orange County. Six bedroom homes carry the highest medians at $3.8M, with one bedroom homes starting the range at $475,000.
Orange County Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. Sale prices are up 7% over the last six months and 6% over the past year, yet 42% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, so neither side holds a clear advantage. Realistic pricing wins for sellers, and patient, prepared buyers can secure fair terms.
Median Home Price
$1.29M
↑ 6% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
3.3 months of supply
Balanced Supply4,958 active listings currently on the market.
What this means for buyers
Supply and demand are roughly in step, with a steady flow of options and no glut. Listings typically sell in ~50 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes take longer to sell here than in a balanced market, so buyers have more time to negotiate and explore options. The trend is moving the other way though, with selling times down 29% over the last six months.
Inventory Distribution
A solid share of current listings is under 30 days old, while a meaningful share has been up longer.
About 49% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $582K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$1.0M)
Price Reductions
2097 listings have reduced their price
42% of active listings
Average reduction: 5.8% (~$75K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Orange County, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Orange County, CA?
The median list price in Orange County is $1,290,000 as of August 2026, based on 4,958 active listings.
Is Orange County a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Orange County currently reads as a balanced market. Active inventory works out to about 3.3 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Orange County?
The average home currently for sale in Orange County has been on the market for 50 days.
Are home prices in Orange County going up or down?
The median sale price in Orange County is up about 6.1% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Orange County, CA?
There are 4,958 homes for sale in Orange County right now, including 465 listed within the last week.