San Luis Obispo County, CA Housing Market Brief
county · CA · as of May 2026
What is San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo County, CA in its market cycle?
San Luis Obispo 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.
San Luis Obispo County, CA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $915K | ▲ +7.7% |
| Median Days on Market | 35 days | ▲ +9.4% |
| Months of Supply | 3.1 | ▼ -29.5% |
| Homes for Sale | 774 | ▼ -13.5% |
| Homes Sold | 251 | ▲ +22.4% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $562 | ▲ +1.8% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.2% | ▼ -0.3% |
How has San Luis Obispo County, CA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is San Luis Obispo County, CA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, San Luis Obispo County, CA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 41 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in San Luis Obispo County, CA?
The median sale price in San Luis Obispo County, CA is $915K, having risen 7.7% over the past year.
How affordable is San Luis Obispo County, CA?
San Luis Obispo County, CA scores 1 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving San Luis Obispo County, CA's Alpha Score?
San Luis Obispo County, CA's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (57/100) and its weakest is Affordability (1/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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