Los Gatos, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$1,998,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Los Gatos has 132 homes for sale at a median list price of $1,998,000, typically selling in about 87 days.
Los Gatos Market Analysis
Homes in Los Gatos, CA carry a median list price of $2M. Per square foot, the median stands at $907. The median price moved from $1.8M in February to $2.7M in July, a 49.2% increase over six months.
The typical listing reaches pending status in about 23 days. Right now 132 homes are on the market in Los Gatos, CA. 40 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Six bedroom homes carry the highest medians at $4.3M, with two bedroom homes starting the range at $975,000. Single family homes make up about 87.9% of current inventory. The area spans the 95033, 95032, and 95030 ZIP codes.
Los Gatos Rental Market
Rentals in Los Gatos, CA carry a median asking rent of $7,995. The median rent moved from $5,600 in August 2025 to $4,500 in July 2026, a 19.6% decrease over six months. Right now 2 rentals are on the market in Los Gatos, CA.
Los Gatos Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Buyers hold the edge right now. The typical home takes about 87 days to sell, and 41% of sellers have trimmed their asking price. At the same time, selling times have improved 21% versus six months ago, which keeps well-priced homes moving. Buyers have room to negotiate price and terms, while sellers should price sharply and present well to stand out.
Median Home Price
$2.00M
↑ 25% 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
5.5 months of supply
Balanced Supply132 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 ~87 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are sitting on the market, so buyers often have strong leverage to negotiate price, terms, and repairs. The trend is moving the other way though, with selling times down 21% over the last six months.
Inventory Distribution
A larger share of listings has been up beyond 30 days, which typically means more room to negotiate on those longer-listed homes.
Housing Tenure in Los Gatos
Homeownership is higher than average, and most households in this area own rather than rent.
62%
Homeowners
38%
Renters
Homeownership is 6.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
12,766 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $924K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$1.4M)
Price Reductions
54 listings have reduced their price
41% of active listings
Average reduction: 12.0% (~$240K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Los Gatos, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Los Gatos, CA?
The median list price in Los Gatos is $1,998,000 as of August 2026, based on 132 active listings.
Is Los Gatos a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Los Gatos currently reads as a buyer's market. Active inventory works out to about 5.5 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Los Gatos?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 23 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 87 days.
Are home prices in Los Gatos going up or down?
The median sale price in Los Gatos is up about 25.2% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Los Gatos, CA?
There are 132 homes for sale in Los Gatos right now, including 9 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Los Gatos?
The median asking rent in Los Gatos is $7,995 per month, across 2 active rental listings.