California Regional Real Estate Markets – Q2 2026
Coastal markets command premium prices while Sacramento, Inland Empire, and Central Valley offer relative affordability
Category: Market Insights | Report Period: Q2 2026 Preliminary / Through May 2026 | Prepared by: RadZ Real Estate Consulting
Executive Summary
California's regional housing markets remained highly segmented in Q2 2026. Coastal and technology-driven markets continued to command premium prices, while Sacramento, the Central Valley, and the Inland Empire remained relatively more attainable. The statewide median price reached a record high in May, but regional performance varied widely by local affordability, inventory, employment base, and buyer income.
In May 2026, the statewide median single-family home price reached $930,260, up 3.1% year-over-year, while statewide single-family sales were up 5.1% year-over-year. The San Francisco Bay Area median reached $1,450,...
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