Housing in Carpinteria, CA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Redfin — January 2026Median Sale Price
$866,250
Median List Price
$1,022,000
Price Per Sq Ft
$1,000
Days on Market
77
Active Inventory
22
Months of Supply
2.8
Seller's market
Zillow Home Value
$1,437,899
ZHVI — January 2026
Zillow Rent Index
$4,448
ZORI — January 2026
Price Trends
Source: RedfinMarket Competitiveness
Source: RedfinSold Above List
12.5%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
0.0%
Sale-to-List Ratio
96.1%
Buyer's market
Market Activity
Source: RedfinHomes Sold
8
New Listings
8
Pending Sales
4
Price Per Square Foot
Source: RedfinMedian Sale $/SF
$1,000
Median List $/SF
$1,086
Carpinteria vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Carpinteria is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Rent Burden
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$965,200
Median Rent
$2,341
Total Housing Units
6,032
Vacancy Rate
15.3%
Owner Occupied
58.8%
Renter Occupied
41.2%
Median Property Tax
$6,017
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$2,167
Housing Types
The current median sale price in Carpinteria, CA is $866,250 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 77 days on the market. 12.5% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.8 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $1,000. Zillow's observed rent index is $4,448/month. About 58.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1974. There are 6,032 total housing units.