San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA Housing Market Brief
metro · CA · as of May 2026
What is San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA in its market cycle?
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Days on Market | 31 days | ▼ -6.1% |
How has San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 26 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
How affordable is San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA?
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA scores 1 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA's Alpha Score?
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (61/100) and its weakest is Affordability (1/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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