Oxnard, CA Housing Market
Warm MarketMetro-level monthly sale metrics for rental investors — prices, inventory, pace, and negotiation signals. Figures represent the Oxnard, CA metro area.
Data period: May 2026
Market snapshot
- Median sale price
- $925K
- Median days on market
- 41 days
- Months of supply
- 3.2
- Active inventory
- 1,740
- Homes sold
- 547
- Sale-to-list ratio
- 99.4%
- Listings with price drop
- 25.2%
- Data month
- May 2026
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Rental Investor Snapshot
Labels below come from monthly sale-market indicators only. True cash flow requires local rent, taxes, insurance, vacancy, and expense assumptions — model those in the rental calculator, then sanity-check against sale-speed signals here.
- Market temperature
- Competitive
- Buyer leverage
- High
- Pricing signal vs. U.S. median
- Harder buy-in vs. U.S. median (price only)
- Investor fit (heuristic)
- Appreciation · Negotiation
Watch-outs
- High median sale prices raise buy-in and tighten margin for error.
- Elevated price cuts can signal negotiation room — verify condition, rents, and comps street-by-street.
Suggested next step: Run a rental property analysis with your own rent, financing, vacancy, and expense assumptions — then sanity-check against this market's sale-speed and negotiation signals.
Warm Market
The market is active with moderate buyer demand.
Oxnard, CA market summary
The Oxnard, CA metro area housing market is heating up. As of May 2026, the median home sale price is $925K, up 4.0% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 41 days on the market, 4.7% shorter than a year ago.
There are 1,740 homes for sale — 12.0% fewer than last year. With 3.2 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 733 new listings were added during this period, down 8.8% year-over-year.
Homes are selling for 99.4% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 37.8% of homes sell above their asking price. 25.2% of listings have had a price drop.
Market Opportunity Score
Based on current market conditions
62
Contributing Factors
How This Market Compares
vs. National Median
vs. California Median
Investor takeaway
A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals. Prices are 106% above the national median. Model rent-to-price and expenses carefully before assuming cash flow.
Oxnard, CA market trends
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Detailed market metrics
Median list price
$897K
Price per sq ft
$527
Sale-to-list ratio
99.4%
Months of supply
3.2
Sold above list
37.8%
Price drops
25.2%
New listings
733
↓ 8.8% YoY
Pending sales
622
Off market in 2 weeks
39.1%
Oxnard, CA housing market FAQs
What is the median home price in Oxnard, CA?
For the latest published month, the median sale price in Oxnard, CA is $925K. Median means half of homes sold above that price and half below — it is a useful benchmark, not a rule for every listing.
Is Oxnard, CA a buyer's or seller's market?
With about 3.2 months of supply, conditions often favor sellers (inventory is relatively tight versus sales pace). Buyers may need to move quickly and keep offers competitive.
How long do homes stay on the market in Oxnard, CA?
For the latest published month, the median days on market in Oxnard, CA is 41 days — half of homes went pending faster and half slower.
Is Oxnard, CA good for rental property investors?
Sale-market stats show how competitive buying is (speed, negotiation, inventory). They do not prove rent performance. Oxnard, CA can still work for rentals if the numbers work on a deal-by-deal basis — use local rent comps, financing, vacancy, and expenses in the rental property calculator.
How should investors analyze a rental property in Oxnard, CA?
Start with purchase price, financing, rent, vacancy, operating expenses, and capital repairs. Stress-test rates and rent. Will It Flow’s rental property calculator is built to translate those inputs into cash flow, DSCR, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return for Oxnard, CA deals.
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National context
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Housing market data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage. Not financial advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making investment decisions.