Alameda County, CA Housing Market Brief
county · CA · as of May 2026
What is Alameda 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 Alameda County, CA in its market cycle?
Alameda 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.
Alameda County, CA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1.2M | ▲ +6.5% |
| Median Days on Market | 17 days | ▲ +6.3% |
| Months of Supply | 2.3 | ▼ -14.8% |
| Homes for Sale | 2,171 | ▼ -15.3% |
| Homes Sold | 955 | ▲ +1.4% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $689 | ▼ -3.1% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 108.4% | ▲ +2.6% |
How has Alameda County, CA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alameda County, CA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Alameda County, CA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 42 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Alameda County, CA?
The median sale price in Alameda County, CA is $1.2M, having risen 6.5% over the past year.
How affordable is Alameda County, CA?
Alameda 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 Alameda County, CA's Alpha Score?
Alameda County, CA's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (65/100) and its weakest is Affordability (1/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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