San Francisco County, CA Housing Market Brief
county · CA · as of May 2026
What is San Francisco 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 Francisco County, CA in its market cycle?
San Francisco 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 Francisco County, CA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1.8M | ▲ +14.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 16 days | ▼ -15.8% |
| Months of Supply | 1.6 | ▼ -42.9% |
| Homes for Sale | 925 | ▼ -33.7% |
| Homes Sold | 561 | ▲ +11.1% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $1K | ▲ +13.6% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 115.6% | ▲ +8.1% |
How has San Francisco County, CA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is San Francisco County, CA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, San Francisco County, CA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 44 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in San Francisco County, CA?
The median sale price in San Francisco County, CA is $1.8M, having risen 14.6% over the past year.
How affordable is San Francisco County, CA?
San Francisco 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 San Francisco County, CA's Alpha Score?
San Francisco County, CA's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (71/100) and its weakest is Affordability (0/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of San Francisco County, CA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.