San Luis Obispo, CA metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of May 2026
What is San Luis Obispo, CA metro area’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 Luis Obispo, CA metro area in its market cycle?
San Luis Obispo, CA metro area is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
San Luis Obispo, CA metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $915K | ▲ +7% |
| Median Days on Market | 34 days | ▲ +6.3% |
| Months of Supply | 3.1 | ▼ -29.5% |
| Homes for Sale | 772 | ▼ -13.6% |
| Homes Sold | 250 | ▲ +23.2% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $562 | ▲ +1.9% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.2% | ▼ -0.3% |
How has San Luis Obispo, CA metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is San Luis Obispo, CA metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, San Luis Obispo, CA metro area 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 San Luis Obispo, CA metro area?
The median sale price in San Luis Obispo, CA metro area is $915K, having risen 7% over the past year.
How affordable is San Luis Obispo, CA metro area?
San Luis Obispo, CA metro area scores 1 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving San Luis Obispo, CA metro area's Alpha Score?
San Luis Obispo, CA metro area's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (61/100) and its weakest is Affordability (1/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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