Sacramento County – Q3 2026 Market Overview

Sacramento County’s housing market saw relatively steady pricing during the third quarter alongside changes in inventory and sales activity. Active listings reached their highest level of the year in July before easing in August and September, while monthly sales moderated from their June peak. Median sales prices increased gradually through Q3, ending September at approximately $540,000, while average price per square foot remained near $340. Average days on market fluctuated in the mid-to-upper 30s, remaining below the winter peak. Overall, Q3 combined modest median price growth with a slower sales pace and inventory levels that remained above the start of the year heading into Q4.