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New California Department of Finance data just came out…

…and Placer County had the fastest population growth of any county in the entire state over the past year.

- Placer County grew by 1.4% from 2025 to 2026, ranking #1 in California for population growth.

That’s a pretty significant statistic — especially at a time when many areas across California are seeing slower growth or even population declines.

And honestly…

…it helps explain a lot about why the Placer County housing market has remained so stable.

Why Population Growth Matters for the Placer County Housing Market

Real estate ultimately comes down to supply and demand.

Right now in Placer County:

  • More people are continuing to move here
  • Inventory of homes for…

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 Inventory Is Rising—But the Market Isn’t the Same for Everyone in Placer County

As we head deeper into summer, the Placer County real estate market has officially shifted. Inventory is rising, giving buyers more options—but sellers are facing stiffer competition. The key takeaway? Not all segments of the market are moving in the same way.

Let’s break it down.

May 2025 Placer County Market Overview

  • Active Listings: Up 47.1% compared to May 2024

  • Pending Sales: 454 homes

  • Median Sales Price: $675,000 (⬆️ 2% from last month; ⏸ flat year-over-year)

  • Days on Market: 29 days (up slightly from last year)

  • Overall Months of Inventory: 2.4 months — Still leaning toward a seller’s market

Inventory by…

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While many parts of California have seen population declines in recent years, Placer County continues to grow. More people are choosing to relocate here, fueling demand for housing and strengthening our local real estate market. But where are they coming from, and what does this mean for buyers and sellers? Let’s take a closer look.

Placer County’s Population Growth (2020-2024)

Between 2020 and 2024, Placer County’s population grew by approximately 8,100 residents, which equates to an annual growth rate of 0.5%. This growth was largely concentrated in the county’s incorporated cities—Roseville, Rocklin, and Lincoln—which collectively grew by 10,052 residents (0.9% annual growth). Meanwhile, unincorporated areas saw a slight decline of about 1,947…

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