Is Ventura, CA 93004 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Ventura housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 40% of homes in Ventura, CA 93004 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 46 days and there were 2.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 51 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 34%, homes sold more slowly (40 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $899,111. Overall, Ventura is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Ventura County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 96%. On our competition score, Ventura ranks #384 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 69 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Westlake Village 91361 (13% sold over asking) or Oak Park 91377 (16% sold over asking), while Oxnard 93033 (62% sold over asking) is even more competitive.