Santa Maria, CA metro area Housing Market
Cool MarketComprehensive housing market data for the Santa Maria, CA metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.
Data period: January 2026
Median Sale Price
$1.03M
↓ 9.9% YoY
Days on Market
62 days
↑ 1.6% YoY
Active Inventory
590
↑ 5.5% YoY
Homes Sold
168
– 0.0% YoY
Cool Market
Buyer activity is slowing, creating more negotiating room.
Santa Maria, CA metro area Market Summary
The Santa Maria, CA metro area housing market is cooling down. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $1.03M, down 9.9% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 62 days on the market, 1.6% longer than a year ago.
There are 590 homes for sale — 5.5% more than last year. With 3.5 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 252 new listings were added during this period, down 11.9% year-over-year.
Homes are selling for 98.1% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 22.6% of homes sell above their asking price. 20.0% of listings have had a price drop.
Market Opportunity Score
Based on current market conditions
68
Contributing Factors
How This Market Compares
vs. National Median
vs. California Median
Investor Takeaway
The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. Prices are 145% above the national median. Focus on rent-to-price ratios to ensure deals still cash flow.
Santa Maria, CA metro area Market Trends
Median Sale Price
Median Days on Market
Active Inventory
Homes Sold
Price per Square Foot
Sale-to-List Ratio
New Listings
Listings with Price Drops
Detailed Market Metrics
Median List Price
$1.22M
Price per Sq Ft
$776
Sale-to-List Ratio
98.1%
Months of Supply
3.5
Sold Above List
22.6%
Price Drops
20.0%
New Listings
252
↓ 11.9% YoY
Pending Sales
223
Off Market in 2 Weeks
37.7%
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