The median sale price of a home in California was $225K last month, down 67.3% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in California is $120, up 72.1% since last year.
What is the housing market like in California today?
In April 2025, California home prices were down 67.3% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $225K.
$171K
Sale Price
-75.1% since last year
$120
Sale $/Sq. Ft.
+72.1% since last year
Under List Price
10.4%
Days on Market
168
Down Payment
—
Total Homes Sold
2
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Climate's impact on California housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in California.
Flood Factor - Extreme
80% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
California has an extreme risk of flooding. 550 properties in California are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 80% of all properties in California. Flood risk is increasing slower than the national average.
2% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
California has a moderate risk of wildfire. There are 16 properties in California that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents 2% of all properties in California.
100% of properties are at minor
risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
California has a Minor Wind Factor® risk based on the projected likelihood and speed of hurricane, tornado, or severe storm winds impacting it. California is most at risk from hurricanes. 716 properties in California have some risk of being in a severe wind event within the next 30 years.
Wind likelihood over time
If an exceedingly rare windstorm
(a 1-in-3,000 year storm event)
occurred today, it could cause wind gusts of up to 47 mph. In 30 years, an event of this same likelihood would show increased wind gusts of up to 56 mph.