DRE #02250755“I help Bay Area buyers and sellers make confident moves with the latest market data, real local expertise, and the patience to find what's actually right for you, not the fastest close.”
DRE #02250755“I help Bay Area buyers and sellers make confident moves with the latest market data, real local expertise, and the patience to find what's actually right for you, not the fastest close.”
Data through Jul 2026 · All budget levels
52 of the 88 Bay Area cities this site tracks have a median sale price under $1.5 million, based on the last three months of closings. At the top of this budget ($1.5M), expect a total monthly cost of roughly $9,497 — that's principal & interest with 20% down at today's 6.7% average rate, plus California's ~1.25% property tax and typical insurance. Lenders would generally want household income around $345,350/year for that (using a standard 33% of gross income guideline — your situation may differ). HOA dues, where they apply, are on top.
Every tracked city with a median at or below $1.5M — priciest first
Cities whose overall median is above $1.5M, but where the condos median fits the budget (at least 5 sales in the last 3 months)
Cities whose overall median is above $1.5M, but where the townhomes median fits the budget (at least 5 sales in the last 3 months)
Neighborhoods with a median under $1.5 million inside cities that are otherwise above it
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