Stockton, CA metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · CA · score computed September 2026
What is Stockton, 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.
Population band 5 of 5 (population 278,335–19,798,537) · comparable within its band
Where is Stockton, CA metro area in its market cycle?
Stockton, CA metro area is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Stockton, CA metro area?
Our model forecasts Stockton, CA metro area’s home prices to hold flat over the next 12 months (high confidence).
This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.
Stockton, CA metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $548K | ▲ +4.4% |
| Median Days on Market | 50 days | 0% |
| Months of Supply | 3.2 | ▼ -15.8% |
| Homes for Sale | 1,452 | ▼ -12.2% |
| Homes Sold | 449 | ▲ +8.2% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $295 | ▼ -5.1% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Stockton, CA metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed September 2026, Stockton, CA metro area is classified as a Deep Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 25 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Stockton, CA metro area?
The median sale price in Stockton, CA metro area is $548K, having risen 4.4% over the past year.
How affordable is Stockton, CA metro area?
Stockton, CA metro area scores 9 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Stockton, CA metro area's Alpha Score?
Stockton, CA metro area's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (48/100) and its weakest is Affordability (9/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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