Sacramento, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$464,950
Updated August 2026
Today, Sacramento has 78 homes for sale at a median list price of $464,950, typically selling in about 52 days.
Sacramento Market Analysis
Sacramento, CA currently shows a median list price of $464,950. There are 78 homes currently listed for sale in Sacramento, CA. 33 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
One bedroom homes are the most affordable tier at a median of $203,500, while four bedroom homes top the range at $542,500. The housing stock skews toward single family homes, at about 79.5% of active listings. Over the last six months, the median price has eased about 14.5%, from $475,000 in February to $406,000 in July. Median pricing works out to $304 per square foot.
Median time from listing to accepted offer is about 20 days. Homes move quickly at that pace, which favors sellers and rewards buyers who come prepared. Sacramento, CA covers 13 ZIP codes, among them 95835, 95838, and 95828.
Sacramento Rental Market
Sacramento, CA currently shows a median asking rent of $2,000. There are 4 homes currently listed for rent in Sacramento, CA. Over the last six months, the median rent has risen about 75.9%, from $1,100 in November 2025 to $1,935 in June 2026.
Sacramento Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. Selling times have improved 29% versus six months ago, yet 42% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, and sale prices have eased 4% over the last six months, so neither side holds a clear advantage. Realistic pricing wins for sellers, and patient, prepared buyers can secure fair terms.
Median Home Price
$465K
↓ 1% 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
5.6 months of supply
Balanced Supply78 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 ~52 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
Most current listings are under 30 days old, so the mix skews toward fresh inventory.
Housing Tenure in Sacramento
Homeownership is near the state average, with a balanced mix of owners and renters.
51%
Homeowners
49%
Renters
Homeownership is 4.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)
199,401 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical home cost
$3,236/mo
Actual housing expense
Affordable budget (28%)
$1,954/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$6,979/mo
Sacramento
A typical home costs about 46% of the median household's income.
For reference, lenders typically recommend spending ≤28%.
Income needed to afford a typical home comfortably
$139K/year
Assumes housing costs ≤28% of income
View cost breakdown
20% down, 7% rate, 30-yr fixed. CA averages for tax/insurance.
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices rise significantly with each additional bedroom.
Each additional bedroom adds about $85K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 1 → 2 bedrooms (+$147K)
Price Reductions
33 listings have reduced their price
42% of active listings
Average reduction: 9.0% (~$42K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Sacramento, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Sacramento, CA?
The median list price in Sacramento is $464,950 as of August 2026, based on 78 active listings.
Is Sacramento a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Sacramento currently reads as a balanced market. Active inventory works out to about 5.6 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Sacramento?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 20 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 52 days.
Are home prices in Sacramento going up or down?
The median sale price in Sacramento is roughly flat compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Sacramento, CA?
There are 78 homes for sale in Sacramento right now, including 11 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Sacramento?
The median asking rent in Sacramento is $2,000 per month, across 4 active rental listings.