East Palo Alto, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$1,098,800
Updated August 2026
Today, East Palo Alto has 26 homes for sale at a median list price of $1,098,800, typically selling in about 100 days.
East Palo Alto Market Analysis
The median list price in East Palo Alto, CA is $1.1M. Current inventory stands at 26 active listings. 11 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Expect a median around $848,000 for two bedroom homes and $1.6M at the five bedroom end. Single family homes lead the mix at 76.9%, with condos accounting for another 15.4%. February to July saw the median price go from $1.1M to $1.2M, up about 11.6%. Median pricing works out to $758 per square foot.
Homes here typically go under contract in about 22 days. Addresses here carry the 94303 ZIP code.
East Palo Alto Rental Market
The median asking rent in East Palo Alto, CA is $1,800. Current inventory stands at 1 active rental listings.
East Palo Alto Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Buyers hold the edge right now. The typical home takes about 100 days to sell, and 31% of sellers have trimmed their asking price. At the same time, selling times have improved 53% versus six months ago, which keeps well-priced homes moving. Buyers have room to negotiate price and terms, while sellers should price sharply and present well to stand out.
Median Home Price
$1.10M
↓ 9% 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
5.2 months of supply
Balanced Supply26 active listings currently on the market.
What this means for buyers
Supply and demand are roughly in step, with a steady flow of options and no glut. Listings typically sell in ~100 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are sitting on the market, so buyers often have strong leverage to negotiate price, terms, and repairs. The trend is moving the other way though, with selling times down 53% 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 42% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in East Palo Alto
Renting is more common here than statewide, so this market has more rental inventory and shorter-term residents.
48%
Homeowners
52%
Renters
Homeownership is 7.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)
8,290 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices generally rise with bedroom count, though not every step adds value.
Each additional bedroom adds about $140K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$482K)
Price Reductions
8 listings have reduced their price
31% of active listings
Average reduction: 12.3% (~$135K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the East Palo Alto, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in East Palo Alto, CA?
The median list price in East Palo Alto is $1,098,800 as of August 2026, based on 26 active listings.
Is East Palo Alto a buyer's market or a seller's market?
East Palo Alto currently reads as a buyer's market. Active inventory works out to about 5.2 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in East Palo Alto?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 22 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 100 days.
Are home prices in East Palo Alto going up or down?
The median sale price in East Palo Alto is down about 9.4% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in East Palo Alto, CA?
There are 26 homes for sale in East Palo Alto right now, including 2 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in East Palo Alto?
The median asking rent in East Palo Alto is $1,800 per month, across 1 active rental listings.