San Rafael, CA metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of May 2026
What is San Rafael, 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 Rafael, CA metro area in its market cycle?
San Rafael, CA metro area is classified as Growing — strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
San Rafael, CA metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1.6M | ▼ -5% |
| Median Days on Market | 21 days | 0% |
| Months of Supply | 2.0 | ▼ -28.6% |
| Homes for Sale | 576 | ▼ -19% |
| Homes Sold | 289 | ▲ +13.3% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $847 | ▼ -0.2% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 104.0% | ▲ +2.1% |
How has San Rafael, CA metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is San Rafael, CA metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, San Rafael, CA metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 53 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in San Rafael, CA metro area?
The median sale price in San Rafael, CA metro area is $1.6M, having fallen 5% over the past year.
How affordable is San Rafael, CA metro area?
San Rafael, CA metro area scores 50 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving San Rafael, CA metro area's Alpha Score?
San Rafael, CA metro area's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (60/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (50/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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