Tehachapi Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Tehachapi, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 75
- Median Sale Price: $420,000
- Average Sale Price: $396,813
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $717
- Average Days on Market: 105
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.0%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Tehachapi moved 6.3% up (from $395,000 to $420,000). The number of homes sold was 2.7% up compared to the prior month (73 vs. 75). Average days on market shifted 10.5% up (95 days to 105 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 1.9% up (from $412,000 to $420,000). Sales volume is 10.3% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Tehachapi's May housing market shows modest momentum heading into summer, though the picture is decidedly mixed. The median price climbed 6.3% month-over-month to $420,000, which is encouraging for sellers, but that's largely a seasonal bump—year-over-year, prices are essentially flat at just 1.9% growth. More telling is the deteriorating pace of sales: homes are now sitting on the market 105 days on average, up nearly 11% from April. This slowdown suggests buyer interest may be cooling despite strong sale-to-list ratios that indicate homes are still fetching close to asking price.
The real head-scratcher is the disconnect between active listings and actual sales. With 648 homes on the market and only 75 selling, inventory has become notably top-heavy. Asking prices average $177,000 across those listings—significantly lower than the sold price median of $420,000—suggesting a lot of land or distressed properties sitting idle. For buyers, this means more selection, but for sellers, the increasing days on market signal a shift toward a more balanced market after years of scarcity. If rates remain elevated, expect longer selling times to persist through summer.
Tehachapi Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93561 | 75 | $420,000 | $717 | 105 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 60 | $432,500 | $239 |
| LAND | 9 | $25,000 | N/A |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 3 | $682,000 | $10,346 |
| OTHER | 3 | $690,000 | $139 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 9 |
| $100K - $199K | 5 |
| $200K - $299K | 5 |
| $300K - $399K | 13 |
| $400K - $499K | 22 |
| $500K - $749K | 19 |
| $750K+ | 2 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 648 active listings in Tehachapi with a median asking price of $177,000 and an average of 196 days on market.
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