10 California Towns Growing Fast - But Their Homes Are Sitting Empty (2026)

California’s housing market is changing in ways most real estate rankings fail to show. In this video, we count down the 10 fastest-growing California cities where population growth is happening alongside falling home values, rising inventory, longer selling times, and increasing price cuts. From Riverside and Bakersfield to Fairfield, Temecula, Fontana, and Moreno Valley, discover why California real estate is becoming a buyer-focused market. We examine Victorville, Stockton, Indio, and the number-one city, Menifee, where rapid population growth is colliding with hundreds of new construction homes sitting empty. You’ll learn about housing inventory, days on market, seller concessions, declining home prices, and the growing buyer leverage shaping Southern California and Central Valley housing markets. These trends reveal why population growth does not always mean rising property values. Whether you’re a home buyer, home seller, real estate investor, or simply following the California housing market, this breakdown provides important insights into where opportunities and risks are emerging. Watch until the end to see which California cities are experiencing the biggest changes, and subscribe for more real estate market analysis, housing trends, and weekly California property updates.