This is the Santa Clarita Valley Q2 2026 quarterly market data page — a May 2026 snapshot of price, days on market, and list-to-sale ratio for the SCV, broken out by community. I am Brian Cooper, REALTOR® at eXp Realty (DRE# 01434286). The Santa Clarita Valley spans eight ZIP codes across Valencia, Saugus, Newhall, Canyon Country, Stevenson Ranch, and Castaic — each its own sub-market with a different price point and selling speed.
Citywide headline (May 2026)
May 2026 snapshot for the Santa Clarita Valley detached single-family market, compiled from Combined LA County MLS and the canonical data.json file. Single-family detached only.
| Metric | May 2026 value |
|---|---|
| Citywide median sale price (SFR) | $850,000 |
| Median days on market | 24 |
| List-to-sale ratio | 99.1% |
| Year-over-year price change | +0.6% |
| Population | ~228,700 (2020 Census) |
By-community breakdown (May 2026)
The figures below are verified per-community medians from the canonical data file. Each SCV community has a distinct buyer profile: Valencia (master-planned, Hart District core), Stevenson Ranch (hillside, newer construction), Newhall (historic Old Town and Placerita Canyon), Saugus (family tracts), Canyon Country (the valley's value tier on the east side), and Castaic (lake-adjacent, outlying).
| Community | Median price | Median DOM | List-to-sale | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson Ranch | $1,100,000 | 28 | 99.0% | +12.0% |
| Newhall | $1,000,000 | 55 | 99.0% | +3.7% |
| Valencia | $925,000 | 21 | 98.5% | +4.1% |
| Saugus | $850,000 | 44 | 99.0% | +0.2% |
| Castaic | $810,000 | 64 | 99.0% | +3.2% |
| Canyon Country | $760,000 | 64 | 99.0% | -2.0% |
What the numbers say
Two stories run through the Q2 2026 SCV data. First, price strength is concentrated on the west and hillside side of the valley — Stevenson Ranch (+12.0% YoY) and Valencia (+4.1%) are appreciating fastest, while Canyon Country is the only major community showing a year-over-year dip (-2.0%). Second, selling speed splits sharply: Valencia and Stevenson Ranch are turning in 21-28 days, while Newhall, Castaic, and Canyon Country are taking roughly two months. List-to-sale ratios stay tight (98.5%-99.0%) everywhere, so sellers are still getting close to ask — it just takes longer in the outlying communities.
Buyer takeaway
If selling speed in Valencia and Stevenson Ranch feels competitive, the east-valley communities (Canyon Country, Castaic) offer both lower entry prices and more negotiating time given their 60+ day market pace. For move-up buyers, Newhall at a $1.0M median with 55-day DOM is a place where well-prepared offers have room to negotiate. Verify school attendance: the Hart Union High School District (7-12) covers the whole valley, but elementary boundaries (Newhall, Saugus Union, Sulphur Springs Union, Castaic Union) shift by neighborhood and drive real price differentials.
Seller takeaway
Valencia and Stevenson Ranch sellers hold the strongest hand in Q2 2026 — low DOM, strong YoY, and tight list-to-sale. In Saugus, Newhall, Canyon Country, and Castaic, pricing precision matters more because the slower pace punishes overpricing: the data shows the valley still closes near 99% of list, but only when listings are priced to the community comp set rather than to a Valencia comp. The most common SCV pricing mistake is anchoring an east-valley listing to a west-valley comp.
How this data is compiled
Source: Combined LA County MLS, refreshed monthly from closed single-family detached sales in the trailing 30 days, cross-referenced to the canonical data.json file. Geographic scope is the Santa Clarita Valley, ZIPs 91350, 91351, 91354, 91355, 91381, 91384, 91387, and 91390. Medians are across closed transactions; list-to-sale is original-list to final-sale; year-over-year is a same-month comparison. Per-tract, school-boundary, and price-band comp pulls are available on request. Public-data amenity analysis only — Equal Housing Opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Santa Clarita as of May 2026?
The May 2026 citywide median single-family sale price in the Santa Clarita Valley is approximately $850,000, with a list-to-sale ratio near 99.1% and year-over-year change of about +0.6%. By community, medians range from $760,000 (Canyon Country) to $1,100,000 (Stevenson Ranch).
Which Santa Clarita community has the highest home prices?
Stevenson Ranch carries the highest May 2026 median at approximately $1,100,000, followed by Newhall ($1,000,000) and Valencia ($925,000). Canyon Country ($760,000) and Castaic ($810,000) are the most accessible.
How fast are Santa Clarita homes selling?
Days on market ranges from about 21 days in Valencia and 28 in Stevenson Ranch, up to 44 in Saugus, 55 in Newhall, and roughly 64 in Canyon Country and Castaic. List-to-sale stays near 98.5%-99.0% valley-wide.
What school district serves Santa Clarita?
Secondary education is provided by the William S. Hart Union High School District (grades 7-12). Elementary is served by the Newhall, Saugus Union, Sulphur Springs Union, and Castaic Union districts depending on area.
Where does this Santa Clarita data come from?
Combined LA County MLS, refreshed monthly from closed single-family sales in the trailing 30 days, cross-referenced to the canonical data.json file. Scope is the SCV, ZIPs 91350, 91351, 91354, 91355, 91381, 91384, 91387, and 91390.
