Monterey County, CA Housing Market Brief
county · CA · as of May 2026
What is Monterey 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 Monterey County, CA in its market cycle?
Monterey 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.
Monterey County, CA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $958K | ▲ +9.4% |
| Median Days on Market | 25 days | ▼ -10.7% |
| Months of Supply | 2.4 | ▼ -27.3% |
| Homes for Sale | 521 | ▼ -2.6% |
| Homes Sold | 221 | ▲ +38.1% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $571 | ▼ -3.5% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.8% | ▲ +0.2% |
How has Monterey County, CA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Monterey County, CA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Monterey County, CA is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 35 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Monterey County, CA?
The median sale price in Monterey County, CA is $958K, having risen 9.4% over the past year.
How affordable is Monterey County, CA?
Monterey 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 Monterey County, CA's Alpha Score?
Monterey County, CA's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (50/100) and its weakest is Affordability (1/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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