Artazum // ShutterstockSeven months into 2026, the housing market is showing signs of unwinding from the pandemic-era frenzy that drained supply, pushed prices to record highs, and brought activity to a standstill. Some cities in the Midwest, Northeast, and Bay Area have become red-hot and much more expensive as buyers fight over a dwindling inventory. Let’s take a look at how the Salinas market is doing as we enter the second half of 2026. Redfin Real Estate took a look at several metrics, such as median sale price, active listings, days on market, and more to help buyers and sellers navigate the housing market today. National-level data is seasonally adjusted except for median sale price.