Updated June 2026 · Redfin
Oakland vs San Jose: real estate market, June 2026
A side-by-side housing-market snapshot for Oakland, CA and San Jose, CA for June 2026: median sale price, days on market, inventory and the buyer-vs-seller balance, straight from the Redfin Data Center.
| Metric | Oakland, CA | San Jose, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $815K ▲ +4.9% | $1.48M ▲ +7.2% |
| Days on market | 31 ▼ -11.8% | 24 ▼ -17.3% |
| Homes for sale | 1,500 ▼ -13.2% | 2,200 ▼ -20.1% |
| Sale-to-list | 101.0% ▲ +1.7% | 103.2% ▲ +2.5% |
| Months of supply | 2.5 ▼ -9.8% | 1.9 ▼ -14.4% |
| Homes sold | 560 ▲ +4.4% | 980 ▲ +6.5% |
Figures from Redfin Data Center. Verify against your MLS before posting.
The verdict
As of June 2026, Oakland is the more affordable of the two at a $815,000 median sale price, about 45% below San Jose ($1,480,000). San Jose is the faster-moving market, with homes going under contract in about 24 days versus 31 in Oakland.
Which market fits your client?
For buyers, Oakland offers a little more breathing room, with 2.5 months of supply against 1.9 in San Jose, which usually means less bidding pressure. For sellers, San Jose is the tighter market, with a 103.2% sale-to-list ratio. On price momentum, San Jose is appreciating faster (+7.2% vs +4.9% year over year).
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Frequently asked
- Is Oakland or San Jose more affordable?
- As of June 2026, Oakland is the more affordable market at a $815,000 median sale price, about 45% below San Jose ($1,480,000), per the Redfin Data Center.
- Which market moves faster, Oakland or San Jose?
- San Jose moves faster: a typical listing goes under contract in about 24 days, versus 31 days in Oakland (June 2026).
- Is Oakland or San Jose better for buyers right now?
- Oakland gives buyers a little more room, with 2.5 months of supply versus 1.9 in San Jose. More months of supply usually means less competition and more negotiating leverage for buyers.
- Where do these Oakland and San Jose 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.