Modesto, CA housing market
The typical Modesto home is worth about $443,000, about the same as a year ago, 42% below the California typical home. Homes typically sell in 18 days, close to asking.
Home values, sales, trends and how Modesto compares with the towns next door — updated as new data is published.
Modesto at a glance
A seller's market
Supply is tight — about 2 months of homes for sale at the current pace. Buyers should expect competition on well-priced homes.
Typical home value, 2016–2026
Show as a table
| January | Modesto | California |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $252,000 | $453,000 |
| 2018 | $277,000 | $501,000 |
| 2019 | $296,000 | $539,000 |
| 2020 | $312,000 | $551,000 |
| 2021 | $352,000 | $607,000 |
| 2022 | $412,000 | $703,000 |
| 2023 | $420,000 | $727,000 |
| 2024 | $434,000 | $758,000 |
| 2025 | $448,000 | $782,000 |
| 2026 | $443,000 | $767,000 |
| August 2026 | $443,000 | $764,000 |
Modesto and its neighbors
| Town | Typical value | 1-yr change | Days on market | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto | $443K | +0.1% | 18 | $79,891 |
| West Modesto | — | — | — | $61,440 |
| Airport | — | — | — | $32,159 |
| Empire | — | — | — | $52,563 |
| Bystrom | — | — | — | $49,094 |
| Riverdale Park | — | — | — | $61,786 |
| Parklawn | — | — | — | $61,071 |
5.5 years of income
The typical Modesto home costs about 5.5 years of the town's median household income, less than across California (7.7 years).
How Modesto ranks on affordability →
Home value ÷ ACS median household income.
Owners, rent & taxes
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024.
Recent listings in Modesto
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research, August 2026. Sales, days on market and supply: Redfin Data Center, May 2026. Income, ownership, taxes and rent: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Listings link to their publishers.