Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA Housing Market Brief
metro · CA · as of May 2026
What is Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, 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 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA in its market cycle?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, 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.
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Days on Market | 38 days | 0% |
How has Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 25 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
How affordable is Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA scores 6 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA's Alpha Score?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (50/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (5/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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