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Tulare, CA 93274
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Tulare, CA Housing Market
Seller's market+2.0% YoY
Zillow, July 2026 · Refreshes monthlyRedfin, through May 2026 · No longer updatingFreddie Mac via FRED, August 2026 · Refreshes weekly
The typical home in Tulare, CA is worth $359,959, rose 2.0% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, July 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $377,000, -0.6% year over year (through May 2026). With 2.1 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 20 days, Tulare is a seller's market. At today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $359,959 home is about $1,851/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Tulare, CA
Typical home value
$359,959
+2.0% in 12 months
Zillow, July 2026
Typical asking rent
$1,852/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Zillow, July 2026
Median sale price
$377,000
-0.6% year over year
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
20
Fast-moving
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
100
2.1 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
$69,517
Home costs 5.2x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
100.8%
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 Tulare a buyer's or seller's market?
Seller's market2.1 months of supply20 days on market100.8% of asking
Tulare, CA is a seller's market, based on 2.1 months of supply and homes selling in about 20 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 Tulare housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Tulare, CA. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $377,000 |
| Median list price | $389,500 |
| Year-over-year price change | -0.6% |
| Median price per sq ft | $227/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 20 days |
| Active inventory | 100 listings |
| Months of supply | 2.1 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 100.8% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 48 |
| New listings (that month) | 59 |
| Listings with a price cut | 30.0% |
| 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 Tulare is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Tulare 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 Tulare home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in Tulare, CA rose 3.9%, from $362,750 to $377,000. The live Zillow value series has rose 2.0% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 30.0% of Tulare listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a high share, and the clearest sign that list prices were running ahead of what buyers would pay. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 2.1 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 100.8%. 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 Tulare?
Priced off the typical home value of $359,959 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% | $71,992 | $287,967 | $1,851/mo |
| 5% | $17,998 | $341,961 | $2,198/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 $1,851, that implies roughly $79,310 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Tulare earns $69,517, about $9,793 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 5.2x — 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 Tulare?
Typical asking rent in Tulare, CA is $1,852/mo, against a typical home value of $359,959. That is a price-to-rent ratio of 16.2x, which means buying and renting land close enough together that the decision turns on how long you stay and your down payment. Compared head to head, 20% down puts principal and interest at $1,851 a month — $1 less than renting before taxes and insurance, so ownership can win on monthly cost alone once you have the down payment.
Zillow, July 2026 for both value and rent
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Is inventory rising or falling in Tulare?
Active listings in Tulare, CA went from 122 in May 2025 to 100 in May 2026, a -18.0% 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 | 129 | 63 |
| July 2025 | 127 | 57 |
| August 2025 | 129 | 64 |
| September 2025 | 133 | 59 |
| October 2025 | 132 | 50 |
| November 2025 | 137 | 52 |
| December 2025 | 112 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 114 | 56 |
| February 2026 | 110 | 46 |
| March 2026 | 111 | 50 |
| April 2026 | 94 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 100 | 59 |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does Tulare compare to California and the U.S.?
Tulare homes sell for $377,000 — 58% below the California median of $887,400. Against the national median of $410,700, Tulare runs 8% lower. Year-over-year, Tulare moved -0.6% against California's +3.4% — a smaller swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulare, CA | $377,000 | -0.6% | 20 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 Tulare
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 2.1. 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 30.0%. 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 $347 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 $359,959 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 Tulare listing goes under contract in 20 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 100.8% of asking. Price at the number you want and let competition do the rest.
- In the last published month Tulare added 59 new listings against 48 sales — more competition arriving than clearing, so early timing matters.
- Your equity moved +2.0% 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 Tulare varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Tulare
There are currently 100 homes listed for sale in Tulare, California. The median listing price is $390K. Featured listings range from $279,900 to $759,900.
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$364,990
645 Bravery St
Tulare, CA 93274
3 bd2 ba1,291 sqft$283/ft²
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1975 Oak Falls Ct
Tulare, CA 93274
4 bd3 ba1,775 sqft$220/ft²
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8
$399,900
2895 Dorset St Lot 39
Tulare, CA 93274
3 bd3 ba1,662 sqft$241/ft²
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14
$404,990
1966 Oak Falls Ct
Tulare, CA 93274
3 bd3 ba1,590 sqft$255/ft²
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New Build
$428,990
1231 Stonebridge Sft Ave Unit 76
Tulare, CA 93274
4 bd2 ba1,509 sqft$284/ft²
House6,970 sqft lot
Cara Dierkes-Ray · D.R. Horton CA, Inc.
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New Build
$450,585
1579 Glory Ave
Tulare, CA 93274
5 bd3 ba2,222 sqft$203/ft²
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32
$509,784
556 N Montana De Oro St
Tulare, CA 93274
3 bd3 ba2,275 sqft$224/ft²
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New Build
$512,590
1250 Stonebridge Sft Ave Unit 79
Tulare, CA 93274
5 bd5 ba2,554 sqft$201/ft²
House10,890 sqft lot
Cara Dierkes-Ray · D.R. Horton CA, Inc.
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New Build
$527,990
1237 Stonebridge Sft Ave Unit 77
Tulare, CA 93274
5 bd3 ba2,814 sqft$188/ft²
House7,841 sqft lot
Cara Dierkes-Ray · D.R. Horton CA, Inc.
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$559,900
311 S Pratt St
Tulare, CA 93274
5 bd5 ba3,000 sqft$187/ft²
Multi-family9,583 sqft lot
Lino Pimentel · Pimentel Realty Group
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11
$759,900
240 W Vetter Dr
Tulare, CA 93274
14 bd7 ba5,047 sqft$151/ft²
Multi-family23,522 sqft lot
Lino Pimentel · Pimentel Realty Group
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Active listings
100
Homes on market
Median list price
$390K
Avg. days on market
20
Days until sale
New this week
59
Newly listed
Price drops:30.0%of listings
Sale-to-list:100.8%
How much do homes cost in Tulare by property type?
How the Tulare, 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 | $383,500 | $231/sq ft | 42 | 22 days |
| Condo / co-op | $210,000 | $193/sq ft | 3 | 14 days |
| Townhouse | $325,000 | $254/sq ft | 1 | 7 days |
Who lives in Tulare?
American Community Survey estimates for Tulare. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
69,984
Households
20,511
Median income
$69,517/yr
Median age
29.5 years
Owner-occupied
58.5%
Median home value
$301,200
Median gross rent
$1,354/mo
Mean commute
22.4 min
58.5% of occupied homes in Tulare 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 $301,200 against Zillow's $359,959 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 $1,354/mo, below Zillow's $1,852/mo asking rent on new leases — the difference is roughly what a mover pays over a stayer.
Which public schools serve Tulare?
31 schools tracked · 18,067 students
The largest public schools serving Tulare, 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.
Tulare Western High
Grades 9-12 · 1,886 students
Mission Oak High
Grades 9-12 · 1,741 students
Tulare Union High
Grades 9-12 · 1,622 students
Sundale Elementary
Grades K-8 · 844 students
Liberty Elementary
Grades K-8 · 819 students
Mulcahy Middle
Grades 5-8 · 725 students
Mission Valley Elementary
Grades K-8 · 700 students
Alpine Vista Middle
Grades 5-8 · 694 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 Tulare, CA?
Ordered by distance from Tulare, not by size. Compare Tulare side by side with any of them.
Which ZIP codes are in Tulare?
These are the ZIP codes we see on active Tulare listings. Redfin did not publish a matching ZIP-level sale row for the same period, so we are not ranking them by price here — each ZIP page shows exactly what we hold for it.
Tulare housing market FAQ
Is Tulare a buyer's or seller's market?
Tulare, CA is currently a seller's market. That read comes from 2.1 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 20 days, and sellers getting 100.8% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Tulare?
The typical home in Tulare, CA is worth $359,959 (Zillow Home Value Index, July 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $377,000, about $227 per square foot.
Is Tulare cheaper than the rest of California?
Tulare's median sale price of $377,000 is 58% lower than the California statewide median of $887,400, and 8% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Tulare?
Homes in Tulare, CA spent a median of 20 days on market before going under contract, versus 33 days statewide. Under three weeks means well-priced listings move before most buyers can schedule a second showing. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Tulare?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 6.66%, 20% down on a $359,959 home is about $1,851 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $79,310 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $69,517.
Are home prices rising in Tulare?
The typical home value in Tulare, CA rose 2.0% over the last 12 months, from $352,781 to $359,959 (Zillow, July 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Tulare?
Tulare 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 Tulare?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Tulare, CA is a seller's market with 2.1 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 6.66%, and the price-to-rent ratio of 16.2x means buying and renting land close enough together that the decision turns on how long you stay and your down payment. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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