Market Intelligence Report — CA-700

Eureka-Arcata, CA

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

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

Median Listing

$496K
+4.3% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.28
+26.6% YoY

Active Inventory

481
+0.8% YoY

Median DOM

78 Days
+8.4% YoY

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The Eureka-Arcata market is categorized as Cooling, with a pending ratio of 0.28 indicating a significant imbalance between demand and available inventory. Active listings show marginal year-over-year growth at 0.8%, while new listings have contracted by 20.5% over the past year.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Eureka-Arcata market right now.

The pending ratio currently stands at 0.28, reflecting suppressed demand absorption despite a 26.6% year-over-year increase from a lower base. Inventory dynamics present a mixed picture, with active listings seeing a slight 0.8% annual increase, yet new listings have declined notably by 20.5% over the same period. Median listing prices have risen 4.3% year-over-year, alongside a 0.7% month-over-month contraction, indicating some recent moderation.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$496K-0.7% MoM

Active Inventory

481+0.8% YoY

Days on Market

78+8.4% YoY

Sold Score™

33+26.6% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

33
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

Market conditions suggest that demand is significantly outpaced by available inventory, leading to less urgency in transaction pace. The current environment allows for greater scrutiny from prospective purchasers, potentially extending negotiation periods and increasing pressure on price discipline for sellers to achieve absorption.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

481 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 132 per month.

Pricing Pressure
23.2%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +0.4% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -0.5% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.28

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Cooling

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Buyer Demand Index
28%
Median Days on Market
78 days
Inventory YoY
+1%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Eureka-Arcata, CA
CBSA Code
21700
State
CA

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