Housing in Modesto, CA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Redfin — January 2026Median Sale Price
$445,000
Median List Price
$460,000
Price Per Sq Ft
$305
Days on Market
34
Active Inventory
243
Months of Supply
2.6
Seller's market
Zillow Home Value
$436,088
ZHVI — January 2026
Zillow Rent Index
$2,057
ZORI — January 2026
Price Trends
Source: RedfinMarket Competitiveness
Source: RedfinSold Above List
28.3%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
26.3%
Sale-to-List Ratio
99.1%
Buyer's market
Market Activity
Source: RedfinHomes Sold
92
New Listings
136
Pending Sales
133
Price Per Square Foot
Source: RedfinMedian Sale $/SF
$305
Median List $/SF
$290
Modesto vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Modesto 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
$415,600
Median Rent
$1,609
Total Housing Units
75,525
Vacancy Rate
4.1%
Owner Occupied
58.4%
Renter Occupied
41.6%
Median Property Tax
$2,727
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,627
Housing Types
The current median sale price in Modesto, CA is $445,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 34 days on the market. 28.3% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.6 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $305. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,057/month. About 58.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1978. There are 75,525 total housing units.