Ventura County, CA Housing Market Brief
county · CA · as of May 2026
What is Ventura 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 Ventura County, CA in its market cycle?
Ventura 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.
Ventura County, CA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $925K | ▲ +4% |
| Median Days on Market | 41 days | ▼ -4.6% |
| Months of Supply | 3.2 | ▼ -11.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 1,739 | ▼ -11.9% |
| Homes Sold | 547 | ▲ +0.4% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $527 | 0% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.4% | ▲ +0.2% |
How has Ventura County, CA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ventura County, CA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Ventura 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 Ventura County, CA?
The median sale price in Ventura County, CA is $925K, having risen 4% over the past year.
How affordable is Ventura County, CA?
Ventura 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 Ventura County, CA's Alpha Score?
Ventura County, CA's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (60/100) and its weakest is Affordability (1/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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