Lake County, CA Housing Market Brief
county · CA · as of May 2026
What is Lake 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 Lake County, CA in its market cycle?
Lake 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.
Lake County, CA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $357K | ▲ +5.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 91 days | ▲ +16.7% |
| Months of Supply | 8.2 | ▼ -3.5% |
| Homes for Sale | 481 | ▼ -10.4% |
| Homes Sold | 59 | ▼ -6.3% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $228 | ▼ -6.8% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.6% | ▲ +0.1% |
How has Lake County, CA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lake County, CA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Lake 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 Lake County, CA?
The median sale price in Lake County, CA is $357K, having risen 5.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Lake County, CA?
Lake County, CA scores 5 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Lake County, CA's Alpha Score?
Lake County, CA's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (53/100) and its weakest is Affordability (5/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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