What's a 'cash buyer market' in California?

One where cash deals exceed the ~30% national share (Redfin, 2024), typically driven by investor presence and lower price points.

How do I get cash offers on my home?

Submit your address; we route it to verified cash buyers in your matched market.

Is cash always lower than MLS?

Usually gross, but net is often closer after commissions, repairs, and holding costs.

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Cities with the most cash buyer activity in California.

Cash buyers cluster in markets with motivated sellers and investor demand. This ranks California cities by estimated annual cash transaction volume.

Last updated September 2026

California ranking

50 cities ranked. Click any row for the matching local page.

#	City	Est. annual cash sales	Score
1	Los Angeles	10,725 deals/yr	100	View →
2	San Diego	5,685 deals/yr	94	View →
3	San Jose	4,465 deals/yr	91	View →
4	San Francisco	3,680 deals/yr	89	View →
5	Sacramento	3,435 deals/yr	88	View →
6	Fresno	2,595 deals/yr	85	View →
7	Bakersfield	2,380 deals/yr	84	View →
8	Long Beach	2,135 deals/yr	83	View →
9	Riverside	1,935 deals/yr	82	View →
10	Oakland	1,745 deals/yr	81	View →
11	Stockton	1,615 deals/yr	80	View →
12	Anaheim	1,610 deals/yr	80	View →
13	Santa Ana	1,590 deals/yr	80	View →
14	Modesto	1,150 deals/yr	77	View →
15	Corona	1,105 deals/yr	76	View →
16	Chula Vista	1,100 deals/yr	76	View →
17	San Bernardino	1,080 deals/yr	76	View →
18	Fontana	1,020 deals/yr	75	View →
19	Irvine	1,000 deals/yr	75	View →
20	Fremont	980 deals/yr	75	View →
21	Oxnard	955 deals/yr	75	View →
22	Santa Rosa	945 deals/yr	74	View →
23	Moreno Valley	885 deals/yr	74	View →
24	Oceanside	880 deals/yr	74	View →
25	Whittier	875 deals/yr	74	View →
26	Huntington Beach	865 deals/yr	73	View →
27	Salinas	825 deals/yr	73	View →
28	Lancaster	825 deals/yr	73	View →
29	Hayward	810 deals/yr	73	View →
30	Escondido	785 deals/yr	72	View →
31	Garden Grove	785 deals/yr	72	View →
32	Torrance	785 deals/yr	72	View →
33	Glendale	780 deals/yr	72	View →
34	Palmdale	770 deals/yr	72	View →
35	Van Nuys	770 deals/yr	72	View →
36	Ontario	760 deals/yr	72	View →
37	Rancho Cucamonga	755 deals/yr	72	View →
38	El Cajon	755 deals/yr	72	View →
39	Elk Grove	750 deals/yr	72	View →
40	North Hollywood	705 deals/yr	71	View →
41	Pomona	705 deals/yr	71	View →
42	Pasadena	695 deals/yr	71	View →
43	Sunnyvale	650 deals/yr	70	View →
44	Orange	650 deals/yr	70	View →
45	Visalia	645 deals/yr	70	View →
46	Inglewood	615 deals/yr	70	View →
47	Fullerton	610 deals/yr	70	View →
48	Santa Maria	610 deals/yr	70	View →
49	Santa Barbara	605 deals/yr	70	View →
50	Compton	605 deals/yr	70	View →

Methodology

Cash volume = population × 1.5% turnover × ~30% cash share (national average per Redfin, 2024). Indicates relative market depth, not buyer-level offers.

FAQ

What's a 'cash buyer market' in California?: One where cash deals exceed the ~30% national share (Redfin, 2024), typically driven by investor presence and lower price points.
How do I get cash offers on my home?: Submit your address; we route it to verified cash buyers in your matched market.
Is cash always lower than MLS?: Usually gross, but net is often closer after commissions, repairs, and holding costs.