Yuba City Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Yuba City, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 60
- Median Sale Price: $439,949
- Average Sale Price: $755,142
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $315
- Average Days on Market: 72
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.2%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Yuba City moved 2.2% down (from $450,000 to $439,949). The number of homes sold was 0.0% down compared to the prior month (60 vs. 60). Average days on market shifted 5.9% up (68 days to 72 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 2.2% down (from $450,000 to $439,949). Sales volume is 6.2% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Yuba City's real estate market is showing mixed signals heading into summer 2026. While sales volume held steady at 60 homes this month, the median price dipped another 2.2 percent to $439,949, continuing a downward trend from earlier in the year. The encouraging news is that homes are still selling close to asking price—that 99.2 percent sale-to-list ratio suggests buyers and sellers are reasonably aligned on value. However, the fact that properties are now lingering on the market for 72 days, up from 68 days last month, indicates the pace of sales is slowing somewhat as we head into the traditionally busier summer season.
The growing inventory of 235 active listings tells an important story: there's more supply available than demand can quickly absorb. These listings are asking slightly higher prices than homes are actually selling for, suggesting sellers may need to adjust expectations. With properties spending roughly two and a half months on the market before selling, we're in a more balanced market leaning slightly toward buyers. Rising mortgage rates and the broader uncertainty in California's housing market likely continue to weigh on buyer confidence, even in an affordable market like Yuba City that typically draws budget-conscious homeowners.
Yuba City Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95991 | 34 | $377,000 | $355 | 78 |
| 95993 | 26 | $486,500 | $264 | 66 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 50 | $447,000 | $265 |
| CONDOS | 3 | $180,000 | $173 |
| LAND | 2 | $467,100 | N/A |
| MOBILE | 2 | $10,084,950 | $1,940 |
| OTHER | 2 | $187,500 | $151 |
| CONDO | 1 | $147,500 | $162 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $100K - $199K | 7 |
| $200K - $299K | 4 |
| $300K - $399K | 12 |
| $400K - $499K | 21 |
| $500K - $749K | 14 |
| $750K+ | 2 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 235 active listings in Yuba City with a median asking price of $460,000 and an average of 74 days on market.
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