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County Overview

Monterey County, California

Aggregate real estate market report across county ZIPs
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
576
⇧ 4.3%
Pending
167
29% pending ratio
Median Price
$1,617,107
⇧ 1.7%
Average Price
$2,292,972
⇩ 4.8%
Days on Market
81.8
⇩ 2.3%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The Monterey County, California real estate market currently shows 576 active listings, with 167 pending sales. Homes are averaging 81.8 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 24 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 81.8 days on market compared to 83.7 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 1.7% year-over-year, from $1,589,573 to $1,617,107.

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Included Areas

New Monterey: 93942, 93944

Carmel: 93922, 93923

Salinas: 93907, 93908

Santa Rita: 93906, 93912

Monterey: 93940, 93943

Pacific Grove Acres: 93950

Soledad: 93960

Seaside: 93955

San Miguel: 93451

San Lucas: 93954

San Ardo: 93450

Sunset: 93915

Alisal: 93905

Maple Park: 93902

Market Context

ZIP coverage: 36  ·  Population: 431,745  ·  Median household income: $89,726

Typical home value: $651,415  ·  Homeownership rate: 51.3%

12-Month Trends

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