Inyo County, CA Housing Market Brief
county · CA · as of May 2026
What is Inyo 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 Inyo County, CA in its market cycle?
Inyo County, CA is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Inyo County, CA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $511K | ▲ +4.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 45 days | ▲ +50% |
| Months of Supply | 5.8 | ▲ +123.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 35 | ▼ -5.4% |
| Homes Sold | 6 | ▼ -57.1% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $265 | ▼ -2.7% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.2% | ▲ +1.9% |
How has Inyo County, CA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Inyo County, CA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Inyo County, CA is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 40 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Inyo County, CA?
The median sale price in Inyo County, CA is $511K, having risen 4.2% over the past year.
How affordable is Inyo County, CA?
Inyo County, CA scores 9 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Inyo County, CA's Alpha Score?
Inyo County, CA's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (65/100) and its weakest is Affordability (9/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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