Ventura, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$1,050,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Ventura has 154 homes for sale at a median list price of $1,050,000, typically selling in about 48 days.
Ventura Market Analysis
The median list price in Ventura, CA is $1.1M. Current inventory stands at 154 active listings. 54 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Expect a median around $627,450 for two bedroom homes and $2.5M at the six bedroom end. Single family homes lead the mix at 62.3%, with condos accounting for another 21.4%. February to July saw the median price go from $799,000 to $864,000, up about 8.1%. Per square foot, the median stands at $594.
Homes here typically go under contract in about 24 days. Ventura, CA covers the 93001, 93003, and 93004 ZIP codes.
Ventura Rental Market
The median asking rent in Ventura, CA is $3,750. Current inventory stands at 37 active rental listings. February to July saw the median rent go from $3,400 to $3,200, down about 5.9%.
Ventura Market Pulse
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The picture is mixed here. There is only 2.7 months of supply, yet 47% 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
$1.05M
↑ 3% 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
2.7 months of supply
Tight Supply154 active listings against the current sales pace works out to about 2.7 months of supply.
What this means for buyers
Inventory is tight relative to how many homes sell each month, so buyers have fewer options and well-priced homes draw competition. Listings typically sell in ~48 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 17% 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.
Housing Tenure in Ventura
Homeownership is near the state average, with a balanced mix of owners and renters.
56%
Homeowners
44%
Renters
Homeownership is 0.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
42,119 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $383K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 2 → 3 bedrooms (+$515K)
Price Reductions
72 listings have reduced their price
47% of active listings
Average reduction: 6.3% (~$66K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Ventura, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Ventura, CA?
The median list price in Ventura is $1,050,000 as of August 2026, based on 154 active listings.
Is Ventura a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Ventura currently reads as a balanced market. Active inventory works out to about 2.7 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Ventura?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 24 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 48 days.
Are home prices in Ventura going up or down?
The median sale price in Ventura is up about 2.5% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Ventura, CA?
There are 154 homes for sale in Ventura right now, including 20 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Ventura?
The median asking rent in Ventura is $3,750 per month, across 37 active rental listings.