El Dorado County, CA home prices

El Dorado County, CA: the typical home is worth $661,086 as of 2026-05, down -1.0% over the past year and +214.3% since 2000. Listings run about $362/sq…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $45,712 → 2026: $661,086 (14.5×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $661,086, homes in El Dorado County sit 30% above the California median ($509,844) and 183% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #20 of 58 California counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (-1.0% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 50 days on the market, with 22% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 6.2× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~40% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$3,263/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,607/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Placer County, CA ($692,435) · Amador County, CA ($420,514) · Nevada County, CA ($619,524) · Calaveras County, CA ($439,586) · Alpine County, CA ($518,114) · Carson City, NV ($494,266)