Modesto, CA Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Modesto, California. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.

Median Home Price

$469,758

-0.8% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

5.2%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

-5.9%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-5.9% year-over-year

Market Momentum

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Warm
2.2mo supply ยท Score +3/7

Migration: Top 33% nationally

Income Migration

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In-migrants avg $61,306 AGI vs out-migrants $61,295

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Opportunity Zone Market

13 ZIP codes in Modesto are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more โ†’

Modesto Market Summary

Modesto, CA is experiencing a correction with -0.8% year-over-year decline, signaling a buyer's market with softening demand. Affordability is moderately stretched with a price-to-income ratio of 5.9x, above the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+67 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk is elevated (70/100), which may impact insurance costs and long-term property values. Rental yield of 5.22% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.

Affordability

Affordability Score59/100
Price-to-Income Ratio5.9x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$79,661

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-8.8%
Base Case-5.9%
Bull Case-2.9%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Modesto, CA's primary climate exposure is flooding (70/100). The composite climate risk score of 70/100 (High) indicates overall risk which may increase insurance premiums and impact property values over time. Buyers should consider climate-related insurance costs and potential future regulatory changes.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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