Chula Vista, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$766,900
Updated August 2026
Today, Chula Vista has 290 homes for sale at a median list price of $766,900, typically selling in about 35 days.
Chula Vista Market Analysis
Homes in Chula Vista, CA carry a median list price of $766,900. Median pricing works out to $463 per square foot. The median price moved from $789,000 in February to $849,000 in July, a 7.6% increase over six months.
The typical listing reaches pending status in about 13 days. That is a quick turnaround, so buyers who wait on a well priced home often miss it. Right now 290 homes are on the market in Chula Vista, CA. 125 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Seven bedroom homes carry the highest medians at $1.6M, with one bedroom homes starting the range at $442,000. Single family homes make up about 48.3% of current inventory, with condos accounting for another 32.1%. The area spans the 91913, 91911, 91910, 91915, and 91914 ZIP codes.
Chula Vista Rental Market
Rentals in Chula Vista, CA carry a median asking rent of $3,800. The median rent moved from $3,700 in February to $4,400 in July, an 18.9% increase over six months. Right now 84 rentals are on the market in Chula Vista, CA.
Chula Vista Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Sellers hold the edge right now. Sale prices are up 7% over the last six months and 2% over the past year, and there is only 2.7 months of supply. At the same time, 37% 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
$767K
↑ 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
2.7 months of supply
Tight Supply290 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 ~35 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 27% 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 Chula Vista
Homeownership is near the state average, with a balanced mix of owners and renters.
60%
Homeowners
40%
Renters
Homeownership is 4.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
85,193 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices rise significantly with each additional bedroom.
Each additional bedroom adds about $214K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$292K)
Price Reductions
107 listings have reduced their price
37% of active listings
Average reduction: 4.2% (~$32K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Chula Vista, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Chula Vista, CA?
The median list price in Chula Vista is $766,900 as of August 2026, based on 290 active listings.
Is Chula Vista a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Chula Vista 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 Chula Vista?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 13 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 35 days.
Are home prices in Chula Vista going up or down?
The median sale price in Chula Vista is up about 1.6% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Chula Vista, CA?
There are 290 homes for sale in Chula Vista right now, including 27 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Chula Vista?
The median asking rent in Chula Vista is $3,800 per month, across 84 active rental listings.