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CORNING, CA 96021

Real Estate Market Report
Seller's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The CORNING, CA real estate market (96021) currently shows 56 active listings, with 20 pending sales. Homes are averaging 73 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 2 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 73 days on market compared to 91 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 9.6% year-over-year, from $343,375 to $376,225.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 15,746  ·  Density: 24.4/mi²  ·  Median household income: $56,724

Typical home value: $267,761  ·  Homeownership: 62.4%

Market Overview

Active Listings
56
⇩ 3.4% vs 58 last year
Pending
20
36% pending ratio
Median Price
$376,225
⇧ 9.6% vs $343,375 last year
Average Price
$487,402
⇩ 2.4% vs $499,378 last year
Days on Market
73
⇩ 19.8% vs 91 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$244
⇩ 11.9% vs $277/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,511 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 56 this year vs 58 last year
  • Days on market: 73 now vs 91 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $376,225 (+9.6% YoY)
  • Average: $487,402 (-2.4% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 42.0 miles — 475 listings ($276,451,789 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
96021Corning, CA 960210.0 mi59$30,579,759$347,500$518,301
96090Tehama, CA 960909.9 mi2$490,000$245,000$245,000
95963Orland, CA 9596312.7 mi30$18,462,450$478,000$615,415
96080Red Bluff, CA 9608018.2 mi118$68,437,522$425,725$579,979
95973Chico, CA 9597322.2 mi78$53,604,330$587,500$687,235
95928Chico, CA 9592828.2 mi77$48,635,587$522,000$631,631
95939Elk Creek, CA 9593930.1 mi1$2,950,000$2,950,000$2,950,000
95938Durham, CA 9593833.1 mi4$2,478,668$575,000$619,667
95942Forest Ranch, CA 9594236.3 mi14$5,627,706$386,625$401,979
96075Paynes Creek, CA 9607536.7 mi1$2,600,000$2,600,000$2,600,000
96007Anderson, CA 9600737.1 mi80$35,981,680$400,500$449,771
95978Stirling City, CA 9597839.2 mi2$409,900$204,950$204,950
96059Manton, CA 9605942.0 mi9$6,194,187$433,450$688,243

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in CORNING, CA 96021?

As of September 2026, there are 56 active listings in CORNING, CA (zip code 96021), compared to 58 the prior year.

What is the median home price in CORNING, CA 96021?

The median listing price in CORNING, CA 96021 is $376,225 as of September 2026, a 9.6% increase from $343,375 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in CORNING, CA?

Homes in CORNING, CA 96021 spend an average of 73 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 91 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in CORNING, CA 96021?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, CORNING, CA 96021 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 2 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 73 days on market compared to 91 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in CORNING, CA?

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