Is Stockton, CA 95206 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Stockton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 41% of homes in Stockton, CA 95206 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 19 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 81 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (42% then), homes sold faster (22 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $418,819. Overall, Stockton is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within San Joaquin County, homes here sell faster than in 92% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 88%. On our competition score, Stockton ranks #246 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 76 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Thornton 95686 (0% sold over asking) or Victor 95253 (0% sold over asking), while Stockton 95210 (48% sold over asking) and Acampo 95220 (44% sold over asking) are even more competitive.