Marin County, CA Housing Market Brief
county · CA · as of May 2026
What is Marin 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 Marin County, CA in its market cycle?
Marin County, CA is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Marin County, CA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1.6M | ▼ -5.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 21 days | 0% |
| Months of Supply | 2.0 | ▼ -25.9% |
| Homes for Sale | 567 | ▼ -18.1% |
| Homes Sold | 285 | ▲ +12.2% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $843 | ▼ -0.7% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 104.3% | ▲ +2.1% |
How has Marin County, CA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Marin County, CA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Marin County, CA is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 38 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Marin County, CA?
The median sale price in Marin County, CA is $1.6M, having fallen 5.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Marin County, CA?
Marin County, CA scores 0 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Marin County, CA's Alpha Score?
Marin County, CA's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (62/100) and its weakest is Affordability (0/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Marin County, CA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.