Oakdale Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Oakdale, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 38
- Median Sale Price: $557,500
- Average Sale Price: $705,950
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $315
- Average Days on Market: 72
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.0%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Oakdale moved 6.8% up (from $522,000 to $557,500). The number of homes sold was 20.8% down compared to the prior month (48 vs. 38). Average days on market shifted 4.0% down (75 days to 72 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 3.0% down (from $575,000 to $557,500). Sales volume is 11.6% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Oakdale's housing market is showing mixed signals this May. While the median sale price jumped 6.8% month-over-month to $557,500, that gain needs context—year-over-year prices are actually down 3 percent, suggesting we're still below where the market stood a year ago. The more telling story is in the slowdown: sales volume dropped over 20 percent from April, and inventory sits high at 135 active listings with homes averaging 100 days on market. That's a buyer-friendly environment, even if it doesn't feel like a hot market.
The silver lining is that homes are still moving relatively efficiently at 72 days on market, and sellers are achieving nearly full asking price at a 99 percent sale-to-list ratio. This suggests fair pricing overall. The high inventory and slower sales velocity likely reflect typical late-spring seasonality combined with lingering affordability challenges—that $705,950 average price indicates a significant gap between median and mean, suggesting pricier homes aren't moving as readily. For buyers, conditions have improved; for sellers, patience will be necessary.
Oakdale Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95361 | 38 | $557,500 | $315 | 72 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 33 | $650,000 | $323 |
| CONDOS | 2 | $398,000 | $266 |
| LAND | 2 | $429,000 | $352 |
| OTHER | 1 | $455,000 | $74 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $200K - $299K | 1 |
| $300K - $399K | 6 |
| $400K - $499K | 8 |
| $500K - $749K | 12 |
| $750K+ | 11 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 135 active listings in Oakdale with a median asking price of $606,900 and an average of 100 days on market.
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