Sierra County, CA Housing Market Brief
county · CA · as of August 2026
What is Sierra 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 Sierra County, CA in its market cycle?
Sierra 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.
Sierra County, CA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $334K | ▼ -10.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 13 days | ▼ -66.7% |
| Months of Supply | 36.7 | ▲ +203.3% |
| Homes for Sale | 37 | ▲ +5.7% |
| Homes Sold | 1 | ▼ -66.7% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $229 | ▲ +23.2% |
How has Sierra County, CA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sierra County, CA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Sierra 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 Sierra County, CA?
The median sale price in Sierra County, CA is $334K, having fallen 10.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Sierra County, CA?
Sierra County, CA scores 23 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Sierra County, CA's Alpha Score?
Sierra County, CA's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (61/100) and its weakest is Affordability (23/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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