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Corona, CA Housing Market
The typical home in Corona, CA is worth $762,969, held roughly flat 0.4% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, July 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $829,500, +4.1% year over year (through May 2026). With 3.7 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 46 days, Corona is a balanced market. At today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $762,969 home is about $3,922/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Corona, CA
Typical home value
$762,969
-0.4% in 12 months
Zillow, July 2026
Typical asking rent
$2,669/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Zillow, July 2026
Median sale price
$829,500
+4.1% year over year
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
46
Average pace
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
314
3.7 months of supply
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
6.66%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, August 2026
Median household income
$106,438
Home costs 7.2x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through May 2026
Zillow figures are as of July 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Corona a buyer's or seller's market?
Corona, CA is a balanced market, based on 3.7 months of supply and homes selling in about 46 days. Under 4 months of supply tilts the market toward sellers: homes clear faster than they are replaced, so concessions are scarce.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Corona housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Corona, CA. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $829,500 |
| Median list price | $797,000 |
| Year-over-year price change | +4.1% |
| Median price per sq ft | $412/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 46 days |
| Active inventory | 314 listings |
| Months of supply | 3.7 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 99.1% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 84 |
| New listings (that month) | 122 |
| Listings with a price cut | 23.9% |
| Market condition | Balanced market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Corona is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Corona is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Corona home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in Corona, CA rose 8.4%, from $765,000 to $829,500. The live Zillow value series has held roughly flat 0.4% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 23.9% of Corona listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a modest share, which is what a market looks like when sellers are pricing close to where homes actually clear. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 3.7 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 99.1%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Corona?
Priced off the typical home value of $762,969 at the current 6.66% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $152,594 | $610,375 | $3,922/mo |
| 5% | $38,148 | $724,820 | $4,658/mo |
Zillow, July 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, August 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $3,922, that implies roughly $168,104 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Corona earns $106,438, about $61,666 short of that threshold — the typical local household needs a larger down payment, a co-borrower, or a home below the typical home value to fit the 28% rule. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 7.2x — well above the 3x that was historically considered affordable, which is why down payment size drives who can buy here.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Corona?
Typical asking rent in Corona, CA is $2,669/mo, against a typical home value of $762,969. That is a price-to-rent ratio of 23.8x, which means renting tends to be the cheaper monthly option unless you stay long enough for appreciation to close the gap. Compared head to head, 20% down puts principal and interest at $3,922 a month — $1,253 more than renting before taxes and insurance, so the ownership case here rests on equity and appreciation rather than monthly cash flow.
Zillow, July 2026 for both value and rent
Add your own down payment, tax rate and time horizon in the rent vs. buy calculator.
Is inventory rising or falling in Corona?
Active listings in Corona, CA went from 347 in May 2025 to 314 in May 2026, a -9.5% change. Inventory has been roughly flat, which usually keeps prices moving with rates rather than with local supply.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | 325 | 118 |
| July 2025 | 347 | 137 |
| August 2025 | 332 | 94 |
| September 2025 | 293 | 97 |
| October 2025 | 288 | 104 |
| November 2025 | 261 | 72 |
| December 2025 | 249 | 71 |
| January 2026 | 272 | 109 |
| February 2026 | 273 | 99 |
| March 2026 | 298 | 124 |
| April 2026 | 320 | 127 |
| May 2026 | 314 | 122 |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does Corona compare to California and the U.S.?
Corona homes sell for $829,500 — 7% below the California median of $887,400. Against the national median of $410,700, Corona runs 102% higher. Year-over-year, Corona moved +4.1% against California's +3.4% — a bigger swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corona, CA | $829,500 | +4.1% | 46 days |
| California statewide | $887,400 | +3.4% | 33 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Corona
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 3.7. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The share of listings cutting price, currently 23.9%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $735 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 6.66%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $762,969 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Corona listing goes under contract in 46 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 99.1% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- In the last published month Corona added 122 new listings against 84 sales — more competition arriving than clearing, so early timing matters.
- Your equity moved -0.4% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Corona varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Corona
There are currently 314 homes listed for sale in Corona, California. The median listing price is $797K.
Active listings
314
Homes on market
Median list price
$797K
Avg. days on market
46
Days until sale
New this week
122
Newly listed
How much do homes cost in Corona by property type?
How the Corona, CA market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $859,000 | $400/sq ft | 71 | 44 days |
| Condo / co-op | $625,000 | $438/sq ft | 11 | 90 days |
| Townhouse | $491,000 | $410/sq ft | 2 | 130 days |
Who lives in Corona?
American Community Survey estimates for Corona. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
158,839
Households
48,083
Median income
$106,438/yr
Median age
37.3 years
Owner-occupied
63.4%
Median home value
$656,500
Median gross rent
$2,136/mo
Mean commute
35 min
63.4% of occupied homes in Corona are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $656,500 against Zillow's $762,969 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions. Census median gross rent (all leases, including long-held ones) is $2,136/mo, below Zillow's $2,669/mo asking rent on new leases — the difference is roughly what a mover pays over a stayer.
Which public schools serve Corona?
39 schools tracked · 32,441 students
The largest public schools serving Corona, CA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Santiago High
Grades 9-12 · 3,517 students
Centennial High
Grades 9-12 · 2,816 students
Corona High
Grades 9-12 · 2,244 students
El Cerrito Middle
Grades 6-8 · 1,181 students
Scale Leadership Academy - East
Grades K-12 · 1,081 students
Cesar Chavez Academy
Grades K-8 · 1,037 students
Dr. Bernice Jameson Todd Elementary
Grades K-6 · 1,013 students
Home Gardens Academy
Grades K-8 · 969 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near Corona, CA?
Ordered by distance from Corona, not by size. Compare Corona side by side with any of them.
Corona housing market FAQ
Is Corona a buyer's or seller's market?
Corona, CA is currently a balanced market. That read comes from 3.7 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 46 days, and sellers getting 99.1% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Corona?
The typical home in Corona, CA is worth $762,969 (Zillow Home Value Index, July 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $829,500, about $412 per square foot.
Is Corona cheaper than the rest of California?
Corona's median sale price of $829,500 is 7% lower than the California statewide median of $887,400, and 102% above the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Corona?
Homes in Corona, CA spent a median of 46 days on market before going under contract, versus 33 days statewide. That is a normal pace: enough time to see a home twice, not enough to wait a month. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Corona?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 6.66%, 20% down on a $762,969 home is about $3,922 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $168,104 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $106,438.
Are home prices rising in Corona?
The typical home value in Corona, CA held roughly flat 0.4% over the last 12 months, from $765,865 to $762,969 (Zillow, July 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Corona?
Corona ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Corona?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Corona, CA is a balanced market with 3.7 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 6.66%, and the price-to-rent ratio of 23.8x means renting tends to be the cheaper monthly option unless you stay long enough for appreciation to close the gap. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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