Modesto, CA
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As of the latest 2026 data
Median Listing
Pending Ratio
Active Inventory
Median DOM
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The Modesto market is classified as Accelerated, with a pending ratio of 0.53 indicating sustained demand absorption relative to available inventory. Active listings have contracted by 15.1% year-over-year, alongside a stable median listing price increase of 0.1% over the same period.
Local Market Signals
Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.
Job Market
Unemployment rate · Jul 2026
Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).
Population & Migration
Resident population · Jan 2025
Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.
U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).
Future Housing Supply
Data not yet available.
Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.
What's moving the Modesto market right now.
Inventory continues to tighten, with active listings declining by 15.1% year-over-year while new listings remained stable. The pending ratio increased by 10.9% year-over-year to 0.53, reflecting a stronger pace of demand absorption compared to the prior year. Median days on market decreased by 5.3% year-over-year to 45 days, suggesting properties are moving more quickly. The share of price reductions also decreased by 3.3% year-over-year.
Market Trends
Median Price
Active Inventory
Days on Market
Sold Score™
Sold Score™ Over Time
Market liquidity index • 36 months
Price & Days on Market
Median listing vs market velocity
Inventory Dynamics
Total active listings vs new monthly supply
Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.
Market Signals & Indicators
The contracting active listing inventory and a pending ratio of 0.53 indicate that market participants seeking to acquire property face a relatively swift pace of transactions. This environment places greater pressure on purchasers to maintain price discipline. The decline in days on market further underscores the limited time available for negotiation.
No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.
787 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 396 per month.
of active listings carry a price reduction, -3.3% from prior period.
Median price per square foot has moved +2.1% year-over-year.
Pending-to-active ratio — Accelerated.
Recommended For This Market
AcceleratedSelling in Modesto, CA? Inventory is down 15% from last year.
Modesto, CA is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.
- Buyer Demand Index
- 53%
- Median Days on Market
- 45 days
- Inventory YoY
- −15%
Modesto, CA is balanced, so preparation decides the outcome. Your Sold Score shows where you stand today.
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