Updated June 2026 · Redfin
Fresno vs San Francisco: real estate market, June 2026
A side-by-side housing-market snapshot for Fresno, CA and San Francisco, CA for June 2026: median sale price, days on market, inventory and the buyer-vs-seller balance, straight from the Redfin Data Center.
| Metric | Fresno, CA | San Francisco, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $425K ▲ +2.6% | $1.32M ▲ +6.0% |
| Days on market | 38 ▼ -6.2% | 28 ▼ -14.4% |
| Homes for sale | 1,700 ▼ -6.3% | 1,900 ▼ -16.5% |
| Sale-to-list | 99.0% ▲ +0.9% | 102.1% ▲ +2.1% |
| Months of supply | 3.2 ▼ -5.2% | 2.1 ▼ -12.0% |
| Homes sold | 640 ▲ +2.3% | 720 ▲ +5.4% |
Figures from Redfin Data Center. Verify against your MLS before posting.
The verdict
As of June 2026, Fresno is the more affordable of the two at a $425,000 median sale price, about 68% below San Francisco ($1,325,000). San Francisco is the faster-moving market, with homes going under contract in about 28 days versus 38 in Fresno.
Which market fits your client?
For buyers, Fresno offers a little more breathing room, with 3.2 months of supply against 2.1 in San Francisco, which usually means less bidding pressure. For sellers, San Francisco is the tighter market, with a 102.1% sale-to-list ratio. On price momentum, San Francisco is appreciating faster (+6.0% vs +2.6% year over year).
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Frequently asked
- Is Fresno or San Francisco more affordable?
- As of June 2026, Fresno is the more affordable market at a $425,000 median sale price, about 68% below San Francisco ($1,325,000), per the Redfin Data Center.
- Which market moves faster, Fresno or San Francisco?
- San Francisco moves faster: a typical listing goes under contract in about 28 days, versus 38 days in Fresno (June 2026).
- Is Fresno or San Francisco better for buyers right now?
- Fresno gives buyers a little more room, with 3.2 months of supply versus 2.1 in San Francisco. More months of supply usually means less competition and more negotiating leverage for buyers.
- Where do these Fresno and San Francisco numbers come from?
- Both metros draw on the Redfin Data Center, refreshed monthly. LOKAL turns the figures into a ready-to-post carousel, story and square for either city. LOKAL is not affiliated with Redfin; always verify against your local MLS before quoting figures to clients.
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Data: Redfin · Redfin Data Center. Figures are metro-level snapshots, not valuations for a specific home.