San Jose Real Estate Market Overview & Forecast (2025 & 2026) | The Luxury Playbook
The San Jose real estate market stabilizes as of Q1 2025, with a median home price of $1. 35 million, up 1. 9% year-over-year. Buyer activity is returning, driven by strong local employment and long-term confidence in the region's economic prospects. Despite higher mortgage rates, inventory has increased modestly to approximately 1,100 active listings, yet remains below pre-pandemic levels.
Properties priced between $900,000 and $1. 3 million are seeing the highest activity, particularly in suburban areas close to major tech campuses. About 40% of homes are selling above asking price, reflecting a renewed confidence among buyers and sellers. The price per square foot averages $871, positioning San Jose among the highest in the nation, with homes typically selling within 27 to 35 days. The market's fundamentals and limited land availability continue to attract long-term investors focused on appreciation and economic resilience.