Is Lodi, CA 95242 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Lodi is a seller’s market. With about 2.6 months of supply and 19% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.

Competition score51/ 100

More competitive than 52% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #778 of 1069 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply2.6Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list19.1%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list98.7%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market41Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$326▲ +2.2% vs. last year

The Lodi housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 19% of homes in Lodi, CA 95242 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 41 days and there were 2.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 92 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 17%, homes sold more slowly (33 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $575,751. Overall, Lodi is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within San Joaquin County, homes here sell more slowly than in 73% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 77%. On our competition score, Lodi ranks #778 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 51 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.

Nearby markets

Acampo 95220Balanced $434 /sq ftEscalon 95320Seller’s market $306 /sq ftFrench Camp 95231 — /sq ftLathrop 95330Seller’s market $285 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Lodi real estate

Is Lodi a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2.6 months of supply in Lodi, CA 95242 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Lodi?

The typical home went under contract in 41 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Lodi sell over asking?

19% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.7% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Lodi?

About 1.15% of a home’s value a year in San Joaquin County, or roughly $4,600 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Lodi?

The median sale price was $575,751 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $326 per square foot.

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