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Ceres, CA—95307

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$457,000
0.1% YoY Growth
Household Income
$77,100
41.7% YoY Growth
Days on Market
47
15.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-1.1%
Median Rent
$2,100
1.5% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,500
16.7% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,600
18.5% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,100
0.4% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Ceres, CA

As of May '26, the median home price in Ceres, CA is $457,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.1%. This indicates that home prices in Ceres, CA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.1%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$457,000-0.1%
Single Family $458,0000.0%
Condos $294,000-3.3%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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    2 Bed
    		$358,0001.1%
    3 Bed
    		$434,0000.0%
    4 Bed
    		$506,000-0.4%
    5 Bed $606,452-1.3%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.7%
    1 Bedroom
    5.3%
    2 Bedrooms
    17.6%
    3 Bedrooms
    48.1%
    4 Bedrooms
    22.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    4.8%

    Rental Trends — Ceres, CA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Ceres, CA is $2,080, with a year-over-year rent change of 1.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Ceres, CA is 1-bedrooms: $1,610, 2-bedrooms: $1,590, 3-bedrooms: $2,240, 4-bedrooms: $2,620. The most common rental property sizes in Ceres, CA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 40.7% and 29.5% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,100$2,080
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $1,500$1,610
    2 Bed Rent $1,600$1,590
    3 Bed Rent $2,100$2,240
    4 Bed Rent $2,650$2,620
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    2.6%
    1 Bedroom
    12.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    29.5%
    3 Bedrooms
    40.7%
    4 Bedrooms
    12.5%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.3%

    Property Listings — Ceres, CA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Ceres, CA is 47. This is a increase of 15.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 21.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$508,0006.0%
    Listing Count
    		38-18.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.4%-18.0%
    Days on Market
    		4715.0%
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    Demographics — Ceres, CA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Ceres, CA has a population of 46,200, which has increased by 3.3% over the past 5 years. Ceres, CA is a popular place for families, as children make up 28.0% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 12.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 4.8% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		46,2003.3%
    % Under 18
    		28.0%-9.7%
    % Seniors
    		11.9%14.4%
    % WFH
    		4.8%108.7%
    % w/ College Degree
    		12.7%41.1%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Ceres, CA is a predominantly hispanic area, with 64.1% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has grown by 4.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Ceres, CA is white, making up 23.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 27.3% of the population in Ceres, CA, and this percentage has increased by 13.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		23.5%-11.7%
    % Black
    		1.1%-67.6%
    % Hispanic
    		64.1%4.7%
    % Asian
    		8.6%48.3%
    % Foreign Born
    		27.3%13.3%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Ceres, CA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 349 mortgage originations in Ceres, CA, of which 71.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 62.0%, with 34.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Ceres, CA. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 19.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		349
    % Conventional Loans
    		71.0%
    % Government Loans
    		29.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		1.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		19.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Ceres, CA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Ceres, CA under the Section 8 program is 10.0%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Ceres, CA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		518
    Total Units Section 8
    		467
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		10.0%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		91.9%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$290$1,500$1,210
    2 Bedroom-$30$1,600$1,570
    3 Bedroom$100$2,100$2,200
    4 Bedroom-$90$2,650$2,560

    Affordability — Ceres, CA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio5.6
    Median Home Price$457,000
    Median Household Income$77,100

    Ceres, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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