72 homes in Sacramento
Sacramento is California's capital city at the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers. Known as the "Farm-to-Fork Capital," offering rich Gold Rush history and affordable housing compared to coastal cities.
Today, Sacramento has 72 homes for sale at a median price of $474,888, typically selling in about 52 days. Families here choose from 21 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
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Median Home Price
$480K
↑ 6.6% over the past yearMonths of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
4.5 months of supply
Balanced Market72 active listings currently on the market.
What this means for buyers
Supply and demand are roughly in step—a steady flow of options without a glut. Listings typically sell in ~52 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are taking longer to sell—buyers have more time to negotiate and explore options. Sales 38% faster than 6 months ago.
Inventory Distribution
Homes are selling quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong buyer demand.
Housing Tenure in Sacramento
Homeownership is near the state average—a balanced mix of owners and renters.
51%
Homeowners
49%
Renters
Homeownership is 4.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)
199,401 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical home cost
$3,301/mo
Actual housing expense
Affordable budget (28%)
$1,954/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$6,979/mo
Sacramento
A typical home costs about 47% of the median household's income.
For reference, lenders typically recommend spending ≤28%.
Income needed to afford a typical home comfortably
$141K/year
Assumes housing costs ≤28% of income
20% down, 7% rate, 30-yr fixed. CA averages for tax/insurance.
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices rise significantly with each additional bedroom.
Each additional bedroom adds about $85K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 1 → 2 bedrooms (+$157K)
Price Reductions
30 listings have reduced their price
42% of active listings
Average reduction: 8.7% (~$41K)
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