San Jose, CA metro area Housing Market

Hot Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the San Jose, CA metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.

Data period: March 2026

Median Sale Price

$1.64M

0.1% YoY

Days on Market

10 days

9.1% YoY

Active Inventory

2,003

3.4% YoY

Homes Sold

1,110

4.7% YoY

Hot Market

Homes are selling quickly with strong competition among buyers.

San Jose, CA metro area Market Summary

The San Jose, CA metro area housing market is heating up. As of March 2026, the median home sale price is $1.64M, down 0.1% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 10 days on the market, 9.1% shorter than a year ago.

There are 2,003 homes for sale — 3.4% more than last year. With 1.8 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 1,832 new listings were added during this period, up 13.5% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 104.6% of their list price on average, indicating buyers are paying above asking. 64.0% of homes sell above their asking price. 27.0% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

31

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 1.8
Days on Market 10
Price Drops 27.0%
Sale-to-List Ratio 104.6%
Market Temperature Hot

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $437K) 275.1%
Days on Market (National: 55) 81.8%
Inventory (National: 1,314,690) 99.8%

vs. California Median

Median Price (California: $855K) 91.5%
Days on Market (California: 37) 73.0%

Investor Takeaway

This is a highly competitive market. Be prepared to move quickly and potentially offer above asking price. A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals. Prices are 275% above the national median. Focus on rent-to-price ratios to ensure deals still cash flow.

San Jose, CA metro area Market Trends

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Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$1.56M

Price per Sq Ft

$952

Sale-to-List Ratio

104.6%

Months of Supply

1.8

Sold Above List

64.0%

Price Drops

27.0%

New Listings

1,832

13.5% YoY

Pending Sales

1,230

Off Market in 2 Weeks

61.5%

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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.