Market Intelligence Report — CA-860

Crescent City, CA

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-CA-09
As of the latest 2026 data
Very Weak

Median Listing

$499K
+5.0% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.19
+13.1% YoY

Active Inventory

114
-11.3% YoY

Median DOM

72 Days
-23.5% YoY

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The Crescent City market currently registers as Very Weak, with a pending ratio of 0.19. This low demand absorption relative to available inventory suggests significant supply overhang. Median listing prices have recently declined by 4.5% month-over-month.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Crescent City market right now.

Active listings have contracted by 11.3% over the past year, yet new listings saw a year-over-year increase of 16.7%. Despite this, the pending ratio, while showing a 13.1% year-over-year increase, remains at a significantly low 0.19. Median days on market improved by 23.5% year-over-year, alongside a 5.0% annual increase in median listing price.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$499K-4.5% MoM

Active Inventory

114-11.3% YoY

Days on Market

72-23.5% YoY

Sold Score™

37+13.1% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

37
Oct 23Sep 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Oct 23Sep 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Oct 23May 24Dec 24Jul 25Feb 26Sep 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

Current market dynamics suggest that properties are moving at a notably slow pace, placing considerable pressure on sellers. The elevated inventory relative to demand absorption necessitates greater price discipline from sellers to attract offers. Buyers are likely to encounter conditions that allow for more extended negotiation periods.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price has declined by 1.0% over the past year, while the median listing price increased by 5.0% annually. This divergence, coupled with a 3.2% year-over-year increase in median $/sqft, suggests some softening at the higher price points of the market.

Supply Dynamics

114 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 28 per month.

Pricing Pressure
22.1%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +4.1% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +3.2% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.19

Pending-to-active ratio — Very Weak.

Recommended For This Market

Very Weak

Selling in Crescent City, CA? Homes here are taking 22 days less to sell than last year.

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Buyer Demand Index
19%
Median Days on Market
72 days
Inventory YoY
−11%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Crescent City, CA
CBSA Code
18860
State
CA

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