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King City, CA Housing Market
The typical home in King City, CA is worth $530,659, rose 2.4% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, July 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $582,500, -1.3% year over year (through May 2026). With 0.3 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 51 days, King City is a seller's market. At today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $530,659 home is about $2,728/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for King City, CA
Typical home value
$530,659
+2.4% in 12 months
Zillow, July 2026
Median sale price
$582,500
-1.3% year over year
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
51
Average pace
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
2
0.3 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
$63,090
Home costs 8.4x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
101.3%
Selling above 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 King City a buyer's or seller's market?
King City, CA is a seller's market, based on 0.3 months of supply and homes selling in about 51 days. Under 2 months of supply is a severe shortage: expect competition on almost anything priced correctly, and little room to negotiate below asking.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the King City housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for King City, CA. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $582,500 |
| Median list price | $542,000 |
| Year-over-year price change | -1.3% |
| Median price per sq ft | $389/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 51 days |
| Active inventory | 2 listings |
| Months of supply | 0.3 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 101.3% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 6 |
| New listings (that month) | 5 |
| Market condition | Seller's 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 King City is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in King City 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 King City home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in King City, CA rose 18.8%, from $490,357 to $582,500. The live Zillow value series has rose 2.4% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 0.3 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 101.3%. 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 King City?
Priced off the typical home value of $530,659 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% | $106,132 | $424,527 | $2,728/mo |
| 5% | $26,533 | $504,126 | $3,240/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 $2,728, that implies roughly $116,920 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in King City earns $63,090, about $53,830 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 8.4x — 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 King City?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for King City, CA, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.
Is inventory rising or falling in King City?
Active listings in King City, CA went from 14 in May 2025 to 2 in May 2026, a -85.7% change. Falling inventory tightens competition. When supply drops while demand holds, sale-to-list ratios rise before the median sale price does.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | 12 | 4 |
| July 2025 | 13 | 4 |
| August 2025 | 11 | 4 |
| September 2025 | 13 | 4 |
| October 2025 | 13 | 4 |
| November 2025 | 11 | 7 |
| December 2025 | 11 | 3 |
| January 2026 | 9 | 3 |
| February 2026 | 7 | 4 |
| March 2026 | 3 | 3 |
| April 2026 | 2 | 2 |
| May 2026 | 2 | 5 |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does King City compare to California and the U.S.?
King City homes sell for $582,500 — 34% below the California median of $887,400. Against the national median of $410,700, King City runs 42% higher. Year-over-year, King City moved -1.3% against California's +3.4% — a smaller swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| King City, CA | $582,500 | -1.3% | 51 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 King City
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 0.3. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $512 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 $530,659 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 King City listing goes under contract in 51 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 101.3% of asking. Price at the number you want and let competition do the rest.
- In the last published month King City added 5 new listings against 6 sales — more clearing than arriving, which is the better window to list.
- Your equity moved +2.4% 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 King City varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in King City
There are currently 2 homes listed for sale in King City, California. The median listing price is $542K.
Active listings
2
Homes on market
Median list price
$542K
Avg. days on market
51
Days until sale
New this week
5
Newly listed
How much do homes cost in King City by property type?
How the King City, 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 | $620,000 | $352/sq ft | 5 | 48 days |
| Condo / co-op | $340,000 | $290/sq ft | 1 | 46 days |
| Townhouse | $430,000 | $441/sq ft | 1 | 51 days |
Who lives in King City?
American Community Survey estimates for King City. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
13,512
Households
3,337
Median income
$63,090/yr
Median age
28.9 years
Owner-occupied
43.6%
Median home value
$395,800
Median gross rent
$1,527/mo
Mean commute
27.6 min
43.6% of occupied homes in King City 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 $395,800 against Zillow's $530,659 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions.
Which public schools serve King City?
10 schools tracked · 3,975 students
The largest public schools serving King City, 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.
King City High
Grades 9-12 · 1,200 students
Chalone Peaks Middle
Grades 6-8 · 853 students
Santa Lucia Elementary
Grades K-5 · 635 students
Del Rey Elementary
Grades K-5 · 617 students
King City Arts Magnet
Grades K-5 · 447 students
Pinnacle Coastal Valley High
Grades 9-12 · 138 students
Portola-Butler Continuation High
Grades 9-12 · 59 students
Bitterwater-Tully Elementary
Grades K-8 · 26 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 King City, CA?
Ordered by distance from King City, not by size. Compare King City side by side with any of them.
King City housing market FAQ
Is King City a buyer's or seller's market?
King City, CA is currently a seller's market. That read comes from 0.3 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 51 days, and sellers getting 101.3% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in King City?
The typical home in King City, CA is worth $530,659 (Zillow Home Value Index, July 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $582,500, about $389 per square foot.
Is King City cheaper than the rest of California?
King City's median sale price of $582,500 is 34% lower than the California statewide median of $887,400, and 42% above the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in King City?
Homes in King City, CA spent a median of 51 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 King City?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 6.66%, 20% down on a $530,659 home is about $2,728 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $116,920 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $63,090.
Are home prices rising in King City?
The typical home value in King City, CA rose 2.4% over the last 12 months, from $518,425 to $530,659 (Zillow, July 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in King City?
King City 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 King City?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: King City, CA is a seller's market with 0.3 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 6.66%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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