Data as of February 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Monterey County, CA real estate market currently shows 644 active listings, with 197 pending sales. Homes are averaging 60 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 89 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 60 days on market compared to 61 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 3.5% year-over-year, from $1,297,000 to $1,251,750.
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Population: 431,745 · Density: 1,017.2/mi² · Median household income: $89,726
Typical home value: $651,415 · Homeownership: 51.3%
Salinas: 93901, 93902, 93905, 93906, 93907, 93908, 93912, 93915
Monterey: 93940, 93942, 93943, 93944
Aromas: 95004
Big Sur: 93920
Bradley: 93426
Carmel By The Sea: 93921
Carmel Valley: 93924
Castroville: 95012
Chualar: 93925
Gonzales: 93926
Greenfield: 93927
Jolon: 93928
King City: 93930
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.