Barstow, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$279,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Barstow has 121 homes for sale at a median list price of $279,000, typically selling in about 48 days.
Barstow Market Analysis
Homes in Barstow, CA carry a median list price of $279,000. Per square foot, the median stands at $228. The median price moved from $270,000 in February to $285,000 in July, a 5.6% increase over six months.
The typical listing reaches pending status in about 21 days. Right now 121 homes are on the market in Barstow, CA. 35 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Five bedroom homes carry the highest medians at $410,000, with two bedroom homes starting the range at $232,500. Single family homes make up about 95.9% of current inventory. The area falls within the 92311 ZIP code.
Barstow Rental Market
Rentals in Barstow, CA carry a median asking rent of $1,500. The median rent moved from $1,650 in January to $2,400 in June, a 45.5% increase over six months. Right now 6 rentals are on the market in Barstow, CA.
Barstow Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. Selling times have improved 35% versus six months ago, yet 7.1 months of supply is more than current demand absorbs, and 42% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, so neither side holds a clear advantage. Realistic pricing wins for sellers, and patient, prepared buyers can secure fair terms.
Median Home Price
$279K
↓ 2% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
7.1 months of supply
Ample Supply121 active listings, plenty of options to choose from.
What this means for buyers
There is more inventory than recent sales absorb, so buyers have plenty of options and stronger footing to negotiate price and terms. Listings typically sell in ~48 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes take longer to sell here than in a balanced market, so buyers have more time to negotiate and explore options. The trend is moving the other way though, with selling times down 35% over the last six months.
Inventory Distribution
A solid share of current listings is under 30 days old, while a meaningful share has been up longer.
About 57% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in Barstow
Renting is more common here than statewide, so this market has more rental inventory and shorter-term residents.
46%
Homeowners
54%
Renters
Homeownership is 9.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)
9,170 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices rise significantly with each additional bedroom.
Each additional bedroom adds about $58K in value on average.
Price Reductions
51 listings have reduced their price
42% of active listings
Average reduction: 7.4% (~$21K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Barstow, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Barstow, CA?
The median list price in Barstow is $279,000 as of August 2026, based on 121 active listings.
Is Barstow a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Barstow currently reads as a balanced market. Active inventory works out to about 7.1 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Barstow?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 21 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 48 days.
Are home prices in Barstow going up or down?
The median sale price in Barstow is down about 1.9% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Barstow, CA?
There are 121 homes for sale in Barstow right now, including 9 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Barstow?
The median asking rent in Barstow is $1,500 per month, across 6 active rental listings.