Merced County, CA Housing Market Brief
county · CA · as of May 2026
What is Merced County, 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 Merced County, CA in its market cycle?
Merced County, 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.
Merced County, CA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $425K | ▼ -0.3% |
| Median Days on Market | 35 days | ▲ +16.7% |
| Months of Supply | 2.7 | ▼ -22.9% |
| Homes for Sale | 413 | ▼ -23.7% |
| Homes Sold | 151 | ▼ -1.3% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $267 | ▼ -0.4% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.9% | ▲ +0.4% |
How has Merced County, CA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Merced County, CA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Merced County, CA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 42 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Merced County, CA?
The median sale price in Merced County, CA is $425K, having held roughly steady over the past year.
How affordable is Merced County, CA?
Merced County, CA scores 4 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Merced County, CA's Alpha Score?
Merced County, CA's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (60/100) and its weakest is Affordability (4/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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