Carson, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$888,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Carson has 64 homes for sale at a median list price of $888,000, typically selling in about 30 days.
Carson Market Analysis
Buyers in Carson, CA are looking at a median list price of $888,000. Median pricing works out to $502 per square foot. Since February, the median price has moved down about 10.1% to $755,000 as of July.
It takes about 15 days for the typical home here to go under contract. That is a quick turnaround, so buyers who wait on a well priced home often miss it. Carson, CA has 64 active listings on the market right now. 30 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Pricing spreads from a $492,500 median for two bedroom homes to $1.1M for five bedroom homes. Most of what is for sale here is single family homes, about 59.4% of the mix, with condos accounting for another 25.0%. Addresses here fall across the 90745 and 90746 ZIP codes.
Carson Rental Market
Renters in Carson, CA are looking at a median asking rent of $4,400. Since February, the median rent has moved up about 19.7% to $3,950 as of July. Carson, CA has 6 active rental listings on the market right now.
Carson Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Sellers hold the edge right now. There is only 2.7 months of supply, and the typical home sells in about 30 days. At the same time, 33% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, so the market is not running away from buyers. Sellers have the stronger hand, though prepared buyers can still negotiate on the right home.
Median Home Price
$888K
↑ 3% 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
2.7 months of supply
Tight Supply64 active listings against the current sales pace works out to about 2.7 months of supply.
What this means for buyers
Inventory is tight relative to how many homes sell each month, so buyers have fewer options and well-priced homes draw competition. Listings typically sell in ~30 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling at a steady pace, so buyers have some time, though competition still exists. Homes are moving 23% faster than six months ago.
Inventory Distribution
Most current listings are under 30 days old, so the mix skews toward fresh inventory.
Housing Tenure in Carson
Homeownership is significantly higher than average, making this a homeowner-dominated market with more long-term residents.
74%
Homeowners
26%
Renters
Homeownership is 18.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
26,406 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $177K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 2 → 3 bedrooms (+$300K)
Price Reductions
21 listings have reduced their price
33% of active listings
Average reduction: 3.2% (~$28K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Carson, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Carson, CA?
The median list price in Carson is $888,000 as of August 2026, based on 64 active listings.
Is Carson a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Carson currently reads as a seller's market. Active inventory works out to about 2.7 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Carson?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 15 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 30 days.
Are home prices in Carson going up or down?
The median sale price in Carson is up about 2.6% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Carson, CA?
There are 64 homes for sale in Carson right now, including 9 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Carson?
The median asking rent in Carson is $4,400 per month, across 6 active rental listings.