Is Los Banos, CA 93635 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Los Banos housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 23% of homes in Los Banos, CA 93635 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 50 days and there were 2.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 97 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 26%, homes sold more slowly (34 days then) and the median sale price fell 1% to $469,797. Overall, Los Banos is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Merced County, homes here sell more slowly than in 77% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 77%. On our competition score, Los Banos ranks #748 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 53 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Cressey 95312 (0% sold over asking) or Delhi 95315 (14% sold over asking), while Planada 95365 (100% sold over asking) and Gustine 95322 (38% sold over asking) are even more competitive.