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Market Intelligence · CA / Monterey County

Salinas, CA home prices and housing market

5 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$770K1-yr changeUp1.8%

The typical home value in Salinas, CA is $770K as of September 2026, up 1.8% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Salinas ZIP code, the median list price is $787K and homes spend a median of 49 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Salinas, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$770K
1-yr changeMedian across Salinas ZIPs
+1.8%
ZIP markets live8 tracked in Salinas
5
County
Monterey County

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12-month value trend

+1.8% over 12 months

Typical home value in Salinas over the last 12 months: $757K in Sep 2025 to $770K in Sep 2026 (+1.8%).

Sep 2025$757K

Sep 2026$770K

Median Zillow home value index across Salinas's ZIP codes.

Context

Salinas homes were valued at a typical $770,381 as of September 2026, up 1.8% over the past year. The median list price stood at $787,000, with 107 homes for sale and 56 new listings that month. Homes spent a median of 49 days on market before sale, and 15.9% of listings carried a price reduction. This modest pace and price-cut share suggest a market that has cooled somewhat from recent years, giving buyers more options to consider and room to negotiate.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Salinas, CA?

Typical home value

$770K

Up1.8%YoY

Median list price

$787K

Days on market

49

Homes for sale

107

Price cuts

15.9%

New listings

56

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Salinas's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Salinas, CA home prices over time

Typical home values in Salinas, CA are up 1.8% over the past year, from $757K in September 2025 to $770K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Salinas, CA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$770,381+1.8%
September 2025$756,913No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Salinas ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Salinas, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

Salinas, CA is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers.

These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction.

Based on a median of 49 days on market and 16% of listings with a price cut in the typical Salinas ZIP code, and 56 new listings against 107 active listings across Salinas, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Salinas housing market forecast 2027

+1.3%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 5 Salinas ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 1.3% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Salinas rose 1.8%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Salinas?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Salinas shows typical home values rising 1.3% by September 2027, after a 1.8% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 5 Salinas ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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The markets

Which Salinas ZIP codes have the highest home values?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 8 Salinas ZIP codes in total; the remaining 3 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Salinas, CA home prices.

How much is a home in Salinas worth?

The typical home value in Salinas was $770,381 as of September 2026, representing a 1.8% increase over the past year.

How many homes are for sale in Salinas?

There were 107 homes for sale in Salinas as of September 2026, with 56 new listings added that month.

How long does it take to sell a home in Salinas?

The median time on market in Salinas was 49 days as of September 2026.

Are home prices going up or down in Salinas, CA?

Typical home values in Salinas, CA are up 1.8% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Salinas, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

Salinas, CA is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers. These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction. Based on a median of 49 days on market and 16% of listings with a price cut in the typical Salinas ZIP code, and 56 new listings against 107 active listings across Salinas, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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