Market Intelligence Report — CA-900

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

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

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

Median Listing

$600K
-2.6% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.41
-1.2% YoY

Active Inventory

5,286
+1.8% YoY

Median DOM

51 Days
-8.9% YoY

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The Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area is currently exhibiting cooling market dynamics, characterized by a pending ratio of 0.41. This metric indicates a reduced pace of demand absorption relative to available inventory, aligning with a broader deceleration observed in the market. The median listing price has also seen a modest year-over-year decline of 2.6%.

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

5.2%-0.2 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Aug 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

2.48M+0.7% YoY

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

1,158+35.4% YoY

Building permits (private housing units) · Aug 2026

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

U.S. Census Bureau building permits via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Market Analysis

What's moving the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom market right now.

Active listings have edged up by 1.8% over the past year, while new listings show a more significant increase of 9.8%, contributing to a greater supply of available properties. Despite a decrease in median days on market by 8.9% year-over-year, the pending ratio has contracted by 1.2% year-over-year, suggesting that new inventory is not being absorbed at a sufficiently rapid pace. Price-reduced share remains relatively stable at 22.0%, indicating persistent price adjustments in a segment of the market.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$600K-2.5% MoM

Active Inventory

5,286+1.8% YoY

Days on Market

51-8.9% YoY

Sold Score™

61-1.2% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

61
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

With a pending ratio of 0.41 and a year-over-year increase in active listings, buyers currently encounter a more extended selection horizon. The elevated inventory levels suggest that properties may remain on the market for longer, potentially leading to increased flexibility in pricing negotiations. This environment necessitates greater price discipline from sellers to align with prevailing demand conditions and avoid prolonged market exposure.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

5,286 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 2,394 per month.

Pricing Pressure
22.0%

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

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -0.1% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.41

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

Recommended For This Market

Cooling

Selling in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA? Homes here are taking 5 days less to sell than last year.

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.

Buyer Demand Index
41%
Median Days on Market
51 days
Inventory YoY
+2%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
CBSA Code
40900
State
CA

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