Santa Clara County Housing Market and Real Estate Statistics
All 15 cities in Santa Clara County, Silicon Valley: home prices, inventory, and real estate market trends for single family homes, townhomes, and condos. Countywide figures combine the 15 incorporated cities; unincorporated areas are not included. Five years of MLS data, updated monthly.
- Single family sale price
- The median sale price of a single family home in Santa Clara County was $1.90M in August 2026, unchanged vs Last Year. The average sale price was $2.38M, up 2.4% vs Last Year.
- Condo and townhome median
- The median sale price of a condo was $660K and of a townhome $1.13M in August 2026, both down 9.6% vs Last Year. Across all property types the median was $1.55M.
- Closed sales, August
- 827 homes closed in Santa Clara County in August 2026, down 11.0% vs Last Year. The monthly average since January 2021 is 986.
- Sale to list ratio
- Closed sales in Santa Clara County averaged 102.8% of final list price in August 2026, up 1.2% vs Last Year. Single family closed sales averaged 103.2%.
- Active listings
- There were 2,945 active listings in Santa Clara County as of August 15, 2026, up 21.2% vs Last Year. The average since January 2021 is 2,109.
- Months of supply
- Santa Clara County has 2.9 months of supply at the pace of sales over the prior three months, up from 2.4 months a year ago.
- Days on market
- Homes in Santa Clara County sold in a median of 14 days on market in August 2026 and an average of 30 days, average up 2.3% vs Last Year.
- Closed sales, 2026
- 7,082 homes closed in Santa Clara County from January through August 2026 for $14.73B, down 0.5% in sales and up 0.5% in volume vs Last Year.
The Santa Clara County market in August 2026
Santa Clara County recorded 827 closed sales in August 2026, 11.0% fewer than August 2025, against a monthly average of 986 since January 2021. Across all property types the median sale price was $1.55M, 3.1% below a year ago, and the average sale price was $1.95M, 1.0% lower, at an average of $1,051 per square foot. Homes sold in a median of 14 days and an average of 30 days. Active inventory stood at 2,945 listings on August 15, 2026, against 2,430 a year earlier, a 21.2% increase. Months of supply was 2.9, against 2.4 a year earlier. Closed sales averaged 102.8% of final list price. Single family homes had a median sale price of $1.90M and an average of $2.38M, and sold in an average of 26 days at 103.2% of list. Townhomes had a median sale price of $1.13M and an average of $1.17M, and sold in an average of 33 days at 101.6% of list. Condos had a median sale price of $660K and an average of $748K, and sold in an average of 46 days at 99.2% of list. From January through August 2026, 7,082 homes closed for $14.73B, compared with 7,120 homes and $14.67B over the same eight months of 2025.
Aegis Market Read: Santa Clara County, August 2026
Calculated by Aegis Luxury Real Estate from MLSListings Inc. data
Months of supply stood at 2.9, against an August average of 2.0 over 2021 to 2025. Homes sold in an average of 30 days on market in August, against an August average of 21 days over 2021 to 2025. 827 homes closed countywide in August, against an August average of 1,079 over 2021 to 2025. Half of August's sales closed within 14 days on market while the average ran 30 days, so most homes went under contract well inside the average and a smaller group of slower listings pulled it up. Buyers had more to choose from, with 2,945 active listings on August 15, 2026, up 21.2% vs Last Year, while closed sales still averaged 102.8% of final list price, above the final asking price. The August median sale price of $1.55M sits below the 2026, Jan to Aug median of $1.64M, one month set against the year so far.
Santa Clara County single family home prices and sales
The median sale price of a single family home in Santa Clara County was $1.90M in August 2026, unchanged vs Last Year.
The average sale price of a single family home in Santa Clara County was $2.38M in August 2026, up 2.4% vs Last Year.
579 single family homes closed in Santa Clara County in August 2026, down 14.1% vs Last Year.
Single family closed sales averaged 103.2% of final list price in August 2026, up 1.4% vs Last Year.
Single family homes sold in a median of 12 days on market in August 2026 and an average of 26 days, average up 0.4% vs Last Year.
There were 1,742 active single family listings in Santa Clara County on August 15, 2026, up 15.8% vs Last Year.
Median sale price by month, one line per year
Single family median sale price, last 12 months as text
Sep 2025 $2.00M, Oct 2025 $1.95M, Nov 2025 $1.94M, Dec 2025 $1.83M, Jan 2026 $1.75M, Feb 2026 $2.02M, Mar 2026 $2.13M, Apr 2026 $2.10M, May 2026 $2.10M, Jun 2026 $1.95M, Jul 2026 $1.95M, Aug 2026 $1.90M.
Santa Clara County single family homes by year
| Year | Median sale price | Average sale price | Median price per sq ft | Average price per sq ft | Closed sales | Sale to list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1.65M | $2.02M | $945 | $1,021 | 11,713 | 108.3% |
| 2022 | $1.80M | $2.15M | $1,038 | $1,122 | 8,234 | 106.8% |
| 2023 | $1.76M | $2.13M | $1,022 | $1,102 | 6,605 | 103.2% |
| 2024 | $1.93M | $2.33M | $1,121 | $1,204 | 7,638 | 105.7% |
| 2025 | $2.00M | $2.44M | $1,128 | $1,223 | 7,444 | 104.1% |
| 2026, Jan to Aug | $2.00M | $2.50M | $1,122 | $1,231 | 5,019 | 104.0% |
| Last 12 months | $2.00M | $2.47M | $1,111 | $1,221 | 7,409 | 103.7% |
Annual figures are calculated from all closed sales of this property type reported to MLSListings Inc. for the calendar year. 2026 covers January through August. Last 12 months covers September 2025 through August 2026.
Single family median sale price by month, 2026 against 2025
| Month | 2026 | 2025 | vs Last Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1.75M | $1.85M | -5.1% |
| Feb | $2.02M | $2.00M | +0.9% |
| Mar | $2.13M | $2.13M | -0.2% |
| Apr | $2.10M | $2.12M | -1.0% |
| May | $2.10M | $2.18M | -3.3% |
| Jun | $1.95M | $2.10M | -7.2% |
| Jul | $1.95M | $1.89M | +3.0% |
| Aug | $1.90M | $1.90M | +0.0% |
Average days on market by month, one line per year
Single family average days on market, last 12 months as text
Sep 2025 25, Oct 2025 23, Nov 2025 25, Dec 2025 29, Jan 2026 31, Feb 2026 22, Mar 2026 18, Apr 2026 16, May 2026 19, Jun 2026 22, Jul 2026 28, Aug 2026 26.
| Year | Median days on market | Average days on market | Average active listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 | 15 | 1,680 |
| 2022 | 8 | 18 | 1,455 |
| 2023 | 9 | 21 | 1,108 |
| 2024 | 8 | 18 | 1,212 |
| 2025 | 9 | 21 | 1,342 |
| 2026, Jan to Aug | 9 | 22 | 1,450 |
Active listings are counted on the 15th of each month; the annual figure is the average of those counts.
Single family average days on market by month, 2026 against 2025
| Month | 2026 | 2025 | vs Last Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 24 | +28.2% |
| Feb | 22 | 16 | +36.5% |
| Mar | 18 | 13 | +40.0% |
| Apr | 16 | 14 | +16.3% |
| May | 19 | 17 | +12.4% |
| Jun | 22 | 18 | +20.4% |
| Jul | 28 | 24 | +18.0% |
| Aug | 26 | 25 | +0.4% |
Sale to list ratio by month, one line per year
Single family sale to list ratio, last 12 months as text
Sep 2025 103.1%, Oct 2025 103.6%, Nov 2025 103.7%, Dec 2025 102.2%, Jan 2026 103.4%, Feb 2026 104.8%, Mar 2026 106.3%, Apr 2026 104.9%, May 2026 104.2%, Jun 2026 102.8%, Jul 2026 102.0%, Aug 2026 103.2%.
| Year | Sale to list ratio | Closed sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 108.3% | 11,713 |
| 2022 | 106.8% | 8,234 |
| 2023 | 103.2% | 6,605 |
| 2024 | 105.7% | 7,638 |
| 2025 | 104.1% | 7,444 |
| 2026, Jan to Aug | 104.0% | 5,019 |
Sale to list ratio is the average closing price divided by the average final list price across closed sales of this property type.
Single family sale to list ratio by month, 2026 against 2025
| Month | 2026 | 2025 | vs Last Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 103.4% | 103.6% | -0.2% |
| Feb | 104.8% | 108.3% | -3.2% |
| Mar | 106.3% | 107.1% | -0.7% |
| Apr | 104.9% | 106.3% | -1.4% |
| May | 104.2% | 104.0% | +0.2% |
| Jun | 102.8% | 103.5% | -0.6% |
| Jul | 102.0% | 102.7% | -0.7% |
| Aug | 103.2% | 101.7% | +1.4% |
Santa Clara County townhome prices and sales
The median sale price of a townhome in Santa Clara County was $1.13M in August 2026, down 9.6% vs Last Year.
The average sale price of a townhome in Santa Clara County was $1.17M in August 2026, down 9.9% vs Last Year.
122 townhomes closed in Santa Clara County in August 2026, up 7.0% vs Last Year.
Townhome closed sales averaged 101.6% of final list price in August 2026, down 0.4% vs Last Year.
Townhomes sold in a median of 19 days on market in August 2026 and an average of 33 days, average up 9.0% vs Last Year.
There were 485 active townhome listings in Santa Clara County on August 15, 2026, up 40.6% vs Last Year.
Median sale price by month, one line per year
Townhome median sale price, last 12 months as text
Sep 2025 $1.28M, Oct 2025 $1.25M, Nov 2025 $1.20M, Dec 2025 $1.18M, Jan 2026 $1.27M, Feb 2026 $1.29M, Mar 2026 $1.26M, Apr 2026 $1.32M, May 2026 $1.21M, Jun 2026 $1.10M, Jul 2026 $1.18M, Aug 2026 $1.13M.
Santa Clara County townhomes by year
| Year | Median sale price | Average sale price | Median price per sq ft | Average price per sq ft | Closed sales | Sale to list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1.14M | $1.17M | $744 | $773 | 2,497 | 105.6% |
| 2022 | $1.26M | $1.28M | $826 | $850 | 1,788 | 108.1% |
| 2023 | $1.22M | $1.26M | $801 | $828 | 1,185 | 103.6% |
| 2024 | $1.30M | $1.32M | $848 | $869 | 1,511 | 106.0% |
| 2025 | $1.28M | $1.31M | $829 | $851 | 1,453 | 103.1% |
| 2026, Jan to Aug | $1.23M | $1.27M | $800 | $826 | 1,042 | 102.8% |
| Last 12 months | $1.23M | $1.27M | $804 | $827 | 1,500 | 102.3% |
Annual figures are calculated from all closed sales of this property type reported to MLSListings Inc. for the calendar year. 2026 covers January through August. Last 12 months covers September 2025 through August 2026.
Townhome median sale price by month, 2026 against 2025
| Month | 2026 | 2025 | vs Last Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1.27M | $1.21M | +5.1% |
| Feb | $1.29M | $1.40M | -8.2% |
| Mar | $1.26M | $1.35M | -6.8% |
| Apr | $1.32M | $1.30M | +1.7% |
| May | $1.21M | $1.32M | -8.0% |
| Jun | $1.10M | $1.30M | -15.6% |
| Jul | $1.18M | $1.22M | -4.1% |
| Aug | $1.13M | $1.26M | -9.6% |
Average days on market by month, one line per year
Townhome average days on market, last 12 months as text
Sep 2025 35, Oct 2025 26, Nov 2025 28, Dec 2025 34, Jan 2026 46, Feb 2026 26, Mar 2026 16, Apr 2026 25, May 2026 25, Jun 2026 34, Jul 2026 32, Aug 2026 33.
| Year | Median days on market | Average days on market | Average active listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 | 16 | 348 |
| 2022 | 8 | 15 | 265 |
| 2023 | 8 | 16 | 167 |
| 2024 | 9 | 17 | 240 |
| 2025 | 13 | 24 | 321 |
| 2026, Jan to Aug | 14 | 28 | 396 |
Active listings are counted on the 15th of each month; the annual figure is the average of those counts.
Townhome average days on market by month, 2026 against 2025
| Month | 2026 | 2025 | vs Last Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | 31 | +51.2% |
| Feb | 26 | 16 | +63.5% |
| Mar | 16 | 16 | +1.9% |
| Apr | 25 | 15 | +67.4% |
| May | 25 | 20 | +27.3% |
| Jun | 34 | 25 | +35.5% |
| Jul | 32 | 26 | +25.2% |
| Aug | 33 | 30 | +9.0% |
Sale to list ratio by month, one line per year
Townhome sale to list ratio, last 12 months as text
Sep 2025 102.0%, Oct 2025 101.7%, Nov 2025 101.4%, Dec 2025 100.3%, Jan 2026 101.1%, Feb 2026 104.7%, Mar 2026 104.5%, Apr 2026 102.8%, May 2026 102.4%, Jun 2026 101.6%, Jul 2026 101.9%, Aug 2026 101.6%.
| Year | Sale to list ratio | Closed sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 105.6% | 2,497 |
| 2022 | 108.1% | 1,788 |
| 2023 | 103.6% | 1,185 |
| 2024 | 106.0% | 1,511 |
| 2025 | 103.1% | 1,453 |
| 2026, Jan to Aug | 102.8% | 1,042 |
Sale to list ratio is the average closing price divided by the average final list price across closed sales of this property type.
Townhome sale to list ratio by month, 2026 against 2025
| Month | 2026 | 2025 | vs Last Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 101.1% | 102.8% | -1.6% |
| Feb | 104.7% | 108.0% | -3.0% |
| Mar | 104.5% | 105.9% | -1.3% |
| Apr | 102.8% | 105.1% | -2.1% |
| May | 102.4% | 103.5% | -1.0% |
| Jun | 101.6% | 101.9% | -0.3% |
| Jul | 101.9% | 101.1% | +0.8% |
| Aug | 101.6% | 102.1% | -0.4% |
Santa Clara County condo prices and sales
The median sale price of a condo in Santa Clara County was $660K in August 2026, down 9.6% vs Last Year.
The average sale price of a condo in Santa Clara County was $748K in August 2026, down 11.4% vs Last Year.
126 condos closed in Santa Clara County in August 2026, down 10.6% vs Last Year.
Condo closed sales averaged 99.2% of final list price in August 2026, up 0.4% vs Last Year.
Condos sold in a median of 35 days on market in August 2026 and an average of 46 days, average up 1.0% vs Last Year.
There were 718 active condo listings in Santa Clara County on August 15, 2026, up 23.6% vs Last Year.
Median sale price by month, one line per year
Condo median sale price, last 12 months as text
Sep 2025 $728K, Oct 2025 $663K, Nov 2025 $770K, Dec 2025 $735K, Jan 2026 $755K, Feb 2026 $725K, Mar 2026 $738K, Apr 2026 $765K, May 2026 $705K, Jun 2026 $662K, Jul 2026 $711K, Aug 2026 $660K.
Santa Clara County condos by year
| Year | Median sale price | Average sale price | Median price per sq ft | Average price per sq ft | Closed sales | Sale to list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $732K | $812K | $678 | $706 | 2,944 | 102.1% |
| 2022 | $775K | $849K | $718 | $746 | 2,144 | 103.7% |
| 2023 | $764K | $853K | $713 | $740 | 1,550 | 101.3% |
| 2024 | $779K | $886K | $721 | $762 | 1,714 | 101.5% |
| 2025 | $760K | $882K | $694 | $743 | 1,551 | 100.1% |
| 2026, Jan to Aug | $712K | $830K | $666 | $703 | 1,021 | 99.6% |
| Last 12 months | $715K | $837K | $665 | $706 | 1,501 | 99.6% |
Annual figures are calculated from all closed sales of this property type reported to MLSListings Inc. for the calendar year. 2026 covers January through August. Last 12 months covers September 2025 through August 2026.
Condo median sale price by month, 2026 against 2025
| Month | 2026 | 2025 | vs Last Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | $755K | $804K | -6.1% |
| Feb | $725K | $833K | -12.9% |
| Mar | $738K | $800K | -7.8% |
| Apr | $765K | $783K | -2.2% |
| May | $705K | $800K | -11.9% |
| Jun | $662K | $753K | -12.1% |
| Jul | $711K | $750K | -5.3% |
| Aug | $660K | $730K | -9.6% |
Average days on market by month, one line per year
Condo average days on market, last 12 months as text
Sep 2025 43, Oct 2025 54, Nov 2025 47, Dec 2025 37, Jan 2026 67, Feb 2026 48, Mar 2026 42, Apr 2026 40, May 2026 39, Jun 2026 39, Jul 2026 53, Aug 2026 46.
| Year | Median days on market | Average days on market | Average active listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12 | 27 | 538 |
| 2022 | 10 | 21 | 421 |
| 2023 | 12 | 26 | 306 |
| 2024 | 15 | 28 | 402 |
| 2025 | 21 | 37 | 529 |
| 2026, Jan to Aug | 27 | 46 | 587 |
Active listings are counted on the 15th of each month; the annual figure is the average of those counts.
Condo average days on market by month, 2026 against 2025
| Month | 2026 | 2025 | vs Last Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67 | 49 | +36.2% |
| Feb | 48 | 27 | +78.1% |
| Mar | 42 | 25 | +64.4% |
| Apr | 40 | 23 | +74.8% |
| May | 39 | 26 | +50.3% |
| Jun | 39 | 33 | +19.8% |
| Jul | 53 | 40 | +30.8% |
| Aug | 46 | 45 | +1.0% |
Sale to list ratio by month, one line per year
Condo sale to list ratio, last 12 months as text
Sep 2025 100.0%, Oct 2025 98.5%, Nov 2025 99.6%, Dec 2025 100.2%, Jan 2026 99.2%, Feb 2026 101.1%, Mar 2026 99.9%, Apr 2026 99.8%, May 2026 99.5%, Jun 2026 99.1%, Jul 2026 99.4%, Aug 2026 99.2%.
| Year | Sale to list ratio | Closed sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 102.1% | 2,944 |
| 2022 | 103.7% | 2,144 |
| 2023 | 101.3% | 1,550 |
| 2024 | 101.5% | 1,714 |
| 2025 | 100.1% | 1,551 |
| 2026, Jan to Aug | 99.6% | 1,021 |
Sale to list ratio is the average closing price divided by the average final list price across closed sales of this property type.
Condo sale to list ratio by month, 2026 against 2025
| Month | 2026 | 2025 | vs Last Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 99.2% | 100.1% | -0.9% |
| Feb | 101.1% | 100.2% | +0.9% |
| Mar | 99.9% | 100.6% | -0.7% |
| Apr | 99.8% | 100.7% | -1.0% |
| May | 99.5% | 100.3% | -0.9% |
| Jun | 99.1% | 100.9% | -1.8% |
| Jul | 99.4% | 100.0% | -0.6% |
| Aug | 99.2% | 98.7% | +0.4% |
Your neighbors are selling. Should you?
Santa Clara County closed sales averaged 102.8% of final list price in August and single family homes averaged 103.2%. Get a current valuation built from the same MLS data on this page.
Santa Clara County home prices by city
The highest median sale price in Santa Clara County in August 2026 was in Los Altos Hills at $6.63M, based on 8 closed sales, and the lowest was in Gilroy at $1.15M, against a county median of $1.55M. The fastest selling city was Sunnyvale at an average of 20 days, and the highest sale to list ratio was in Palo Alto at 108.2%. Each city name opens that city's full report.
Santa Clara County by city, August 2026, all property types
| City | Median sale price | Average sale price | Average vs Last Year | Average days on market | Active listings | Sale to list | August closed sales | 2026 closed sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell | $1.79M | $1.90M | -1.7% | 23 | 116 | 100.3% | 27 | 184 |
| Cupertino | $2.97M | $2.77M | -8.1% | 30 | 81 | 102.5% | 26 | 175 |
| Gilroy | $1.15M | $1.14M | -12.1% | 38 | 124 | 100.4% | 36 | 261 |
| Los Altos | $4.91M | $4.97M | +12.6% | 27 | 55 | 107.0% | 23 | 229 |
| Los Altos Hills* | $6.63M | $6.81M | -12.8% | 51 | 22 | 96.2% | 8 | 68 |
| Los Gatos | $2.84M | $3.11M | +20.6% | 47 | 129 | 102.8% | 18 | 283 |
| Milpitas | $1.23M | $1.44M | -8.9% | 29 | 93 | 100.0% | 18 | 207 |
| Monte Sereno* | $3.85M | $4.07M | -15.8% | 24 | 7 | 101.3% | 4 | 29 |
| Morgan Hill | $1.40M | $1.49M | -0.8% | 31 | 141 | 100.8% | 32 | 290 |
| Mountain View | $1.47M | $1.67M | -20.1% | 23 | 119 | 105.1% | 29 | 322 |
| Palo Alto | $3.91M | $3.77M | +4.6% | 26 | 90 | 108.2% | 38 | 350 |
| San Jose | $1.38M | $1.48M | -1.4% | 30 | 1,573 | 101.2% | 416 | 3,469 |
| Santa Clara | $1.62M | $1.60M | -6.4% | 33 | 163 | 103.3% | 57 | 445 |
| Saratoga | $4.08M | $4.00M | -11.7% | 40 | 70 | 103.7% | 26 | 191 |
| Sunnyvale | $1.68M | $1.93M | -5.5% | 20 | 162 | 106.0% | 69 | 579 |
| Santa Clara County | $1.55M | $1.95M | -1.0% | 30 | 2,945 | 102.8% | 827 | 7,082 |
City figures are August 2026 closed sales and active listings on August 15, 2026 reported to MLSListings Inc. The county row combines the 15 incorporated cities; unincorporated areas are not included. The county median is calculated from every qualifying sale across the 15 incorporated cities rather than from the city medians, and the county average sale price, average days on market, and sale to list ratio are weighted by closed sales. The August average over 2021 to 2025 was 1,079 closed sales countywide. * Fewer than 10 closed sales in August 2026: monthly medians and averages for these cities can move sharply from month to month, and the 2026 year to date figures are the steadier read.
Santa Clara County active listings by price band, August 15, 2026
| Price band | Active listings | Share of listings | Months of supply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1.5M | 1,619 | 55% | 3.7 |
| $1.5M to $2.5M | 789 | 27% | 2.5 |
| $2.5M and above | 537 | 18% | 2.0 |
| All price bands | 2,945 | 100% | 2.9 |
Price bands use the current list price of each active listing, all property types. Months of supply is active listings in the band divided by the average monthly closed sales in that band, by closing price, over the prior three months.
How has the Santa Clara County market changed over five years?
Comparing January through August of each year, the median sale price of a single family home in Santa Clara County rose from $1.63M in 2021 to $2.00M in 2026, a total increase of 23.0% and an average annual increase of 4.2%. The average single family sale price rose 25.5% over the same period, from $2.00M to $2.50M. Closed sales fell from 11,720 to 7,082 over the same months.
Santa Clara County five year change, January through August, 2021 to 2026
| Metric | 2021, Jan to Aug | 2026, Jan to Aug | Five year change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median single family sale price | $1.63M | $2.00M | +23.0% |
| Average single family sale price | $2.00M | $2.50M | +25.5% |
| Median townhome sale price | $1.13M | $1.23M | +8.9% |
| Average townhome sale price | $1.16M | $1.27M | +9.1% |
| Median condo sale price | $728K | $712K | -2.2% |
| Average condo sale price | $805K | $830K | +3.1% |
| Median sale price, all types | $1.38M | $1.64M | +19.6% |
| Median price per square foot, all types | $836 | $973 | +16.4% |
| Average price per square foot, all types | $916 | $1,095 | +19.6% |
| Median days on market, all types | 8 | 11 | +3 days |
| Average days on market, all types | 17 | 26 | +9 days |
| Sale to list ratio, all types | 107.2% | 103.6% | -3.6 points |
| Active listings, August 15 | 2,823 | 2,945 | +4.3% |
| Closed sales, January to August | 11,720 | 7,082 | -39.6% |
Five year change always compares the same months: January through August 2021 with January through August 2026. In the December report it compares full calendar years. Days on market and sale to list ratio are shown as absolute differences.
You have the data. What would change if you also had the strategy?
A buyer brief built around your timeline, your budget, and your risk tolerance turns this page from a chart deck into a decision. A 15 minute call is usually enough.
Get your personalized buyer brief Book a 15 minute strategy callMethodology and sources
How every figure on this page is produced. The same definitions apply to this report and every city report.
Show all 15 definitions
| Item | Definition |
|---|---|
| Source | Closed sales and active listings reported to MLSListings Inc. Statistics are calculated by Aegis Luxury Real Estate from that data. |
| Geographic coverage | Countywide figures cover residential sales in the 15 incorporated cities of Santa Clara County, using the MLSListings Inc. city field and the MLS county field. Sales in unincorporated areas of the county are not included. |
| Property types | Single family homes, townhomes, and condos, as classified by MLSListings Inc. Figures marked all property types combine the three. |
| Median | The middle value when every closed sale in the period is ranked, calculated from individual sales. |
| Average | The total of all values in the period divided by the number of closed sales. |
| Days on market | The MLS days on market field reported for each closed sale. Sales without that field are left out of the days on market figures. |
| Active listings | Listings on the market on the 15th of each month: listed on or before that date and not yet closed, canceled, expired, or withdrawn. Listings under contract count until they close. |
| Months of supply | Active listings on the 15th divided by the average monthly closed sales over the three months before that month. |
| Sale to list ratio | Average closing price divided by average final list price across closed sales in the period. |
| vs Last Year | The same month one year earlier. |
| Year to date | January through the latest completed month, compared with the same months of the prior year. |
| Last 12 months | The 12 completed months ending with the latest month, compared with the 12 months before them. |
| County comparisons | County medians are calculated from every qualifying sale across the 15 incorporated cities, not from city medians. County averages and ratios are weighted by closed sales. |
| Update cadence | Statistics update once a month and always cover the previous completed month. Listing data referenced in the MLS disclosure refreshes separately. |
| Small samples | When a city or property type has fewer than 10 closed sales in a month, the page marks it and notes that monthly medians and averages can move sharply; year to date and last 12 months figures are the steadier read. |
Santa Clara County market questions, answered
The questions Timothy hears most about the Santa Clara County market. Every figure below reads from the same data as the tables above.
What is the median home price in Santa Clara County?
The median sale price of a single family home in Santa Clara County was $1.90M in August 2026, and the average was $2.38M. Townhomes had a median of $1.13M and condos a median of $660K. Across all property types the median sale price was $1.55M, down 3.1% vs Last Year, and the average sale price was $1.95M, down 1.0%. Prices range widely by city, from a median of $6.63M in Los Altos Hills, based on 8 closed sales, to $1.15M in Gilroy. The median is the middle sale when every closed sale is ranked by price; the average is the total of all sale prices divided by the number of sales. Both are calculated from closed transactions reported to MLSListings Inc. and update once a month.
Is Santa Clara County a buyer's or seller's market?
Closed sales averaged 102.8% of final list price in August 2026, so in aggregate sellers closed above final list price. Active listings numbered 2,945 on August 15, 2026, up 21.2% vs Last Year, and months of supply was 2.9 against 2.4 a year earlier. Single family homes closed at 103.2% of list with an average of 26 days on market and 1,742 active listings. Townhomes closed at 101.6% of list with an average of 33 days on market and 485 active listings. Condos closed at 99.2% of list with an average of 46 days on market and 718 active listings.
How long does it take to sell a home in Santa Clara County?
Homes in Santa Clara County sold in a median of 14 days and an average of 30 days on market in August 2026. Single family homes sold in a median of 12 and an average of 26, townhomes sold in a median of 19 and an average of 33, and condos sold in a median of 35 and an average of 46. By city, Sunnyvale was fastest at an average of 20 days and Los Altos Hills slowest at an average of 51 days, based on 8 closed sales. Days on market is the MLS days on market field reported for each closed sale.
How many homes sold in Santa Clara County in 2026?
7,082 homes closed in Santa Clara County from January through August 2026 for a combined $14.73B, down 0.5% in sales and up 0.5% in volume from the same eight months of 2025. By property type, single family homes for 5,019, townhomes for 1,042, and condos for 1,021. San Jose alone accounted for 3,469 sales, 49% of the county total.
Which city in Santa Clara County has the most expensive homes?
Los Altos Hills had the highest median sale price in August 2026 at $6.63M, based on 8 closed sales, followed by Los Altos at $4.91M, Saratoga at $4.08M, Palo Alto at $3.91M, and Monte Sereno at $3.85M, based on 4 closed sales. The cities with the lowest median sale price were Gilroy at $1.15M, Milpitas at $1.23M, and San Jose at $1.38M. With fewer than 10 sales in the month, the Los Altos Hills and Monte Sereno figures can move sharply; their 2026 year to date figures are the steadier read.
Have Santa Clara County home prices gone up or down in the last five years?
Up. Comparing January through August of each year, the median single family sale price rose from $1.63M in 2021 to $2.00M in 2026, an average annual increase of 4.2%. The year to date single family median was lower than the year before in 2023 and 2026. Median townhome prices rose 8.9% and median condo prices fell 2.2% over the same period. Median price per square foot across all types moved from $836 to $973.
Timothy Alston
Broker, DRE# 01328224, Aegis Luxury Real Estate. 23 years in Silicon Valley.
I built this entire data platform because I believe buyers and sellers deserve transparent, real time market intelligence, not guesswork. Every figure on this page and on every city page comes from the same MLS feed I use to advise my clients. The difference between a good deal and a great deal is knowing what the data says before you sit down at the table.
Schedule a consultation (408) 207-4593City market reports
The same set of metrics, five years deep, for every city in Santa Clara County.
Santa Clara County resources
Ready to make your move in Santa Clara County?
Whether buying or selling, get expert guidance backed by the data on this page. 23 years of Silicon Valley experience.
Schedule a consultation (408) 207-4593