California & Washington Housing Market Data
Current market trends, pricing data, and analysis to help you make informed decisions about buying, refinancing, or investing across California and Washington.Current city-level table below uses Orange County as the active benchmark cluster while statewide dashboards continue expanding.
Latest Market Snapshot
Latest benchmark data from active regional markets
Market Temperature
Low inventory driving competition
Price Trend
+3.2% year over year
Buyer Competition
Multiple offers common
Interest Rate Impact
Rates affecting affordability
City-by-City Market Data (Orange County Benchmark)
Median home prices and key metrics for major Orange County cities used as a benchmark cluster
Newport Beach
Irvine
Huntington Beach
Laguna Beach
Mission Viejo
Anaheim
Costa Mesa
Santa Ana
Home Price Distribution
Breakdown of recent home sales by price range in the active benchmark cluster
6-Month Price Trend
Median home price and sales volume trends
Price & Volume Trends
Market Analysis & Insights
Expert analysis of current market conditions and trends
Inventory Shortage Continues
With only 1.9 months of inventory, the active benchmark cluster remains in a strong seller's market. Balanced market typically has 4-6 months of supply.
Impact: Buyers should be prepared for competition and quick decisions
Strong Price Growth Continues
Annual price growth of 4.1% shows continued strength in the active benchmark cluster, driven by resilient demand and limited inventory.
Impact: Strong market fundamentals support continued appreciation
Interest Rate Sensitivity
Current mortgage pricing in the 6-7% range are impacting buyer purchasing power compared to the 3% rates of 2021-2022.
Impact: Affordability remains a challenge for many buyers
Strong Summer Activity
August sales volume of 2,124 homes reflects healthy summer market activity, up 15% from July as buyers compete before fall.
Impact: Fall market may see continued strong demand as inventory remains limited