Escondido, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$874,900
Updated August 2026
Today, Escondido has 309 homes for sale at a median list price of $874,900, typically selling in about 37 days.
Escondido Market Analysis
Buyers in Escondido, CA are looking at a median list price of $874,900. Median pricing works out to $473 per square foot. Since February, the median price has moved up about 4.7% to $889,990 as of July.
It takes about 18 days for the typical home here to go under contract. At that pace, well priced homes attract offers quickly, so buyers should be ready to move. Escondido, CA has 309 active listings on the market right now. 117 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Pricing spreads from a $312,450 median for one bedroom homes to $2.2M for six bedroom homes. Most of what is for sale here is single family homes, about 66.0% of the mix. Addresses here fall across the 92026, 92027, 92025, and 92029 ZIP codes.
Escondido Rental Market
Renters in Escondido, CA are looking at a median asking rent of $3,980. Since February, the median rent has moved up about 5.6% to $4,750 as of July. Escondido, CA has 23 active rental listings on the market right now.
Escondido Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Sellers hold the edge right now. Sale prices are up 8% over the last six months and 5% over the past year, and there is only 2.9 months of supply. At the same time, 41% 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
$875K
↑ 5% 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
2.9 months of supply
Tight Supply309 active listings against the current sales pace works out to about 2.9 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 ~37 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 28% 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 Escondido
Homeownership is near the state average, with a balanced mix of owners and renters.
52%
Homeowners
48%
Renters
Homeownership is 3.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)
50,658 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical home cost
$5,914/mo
Actual housing expense
Affordable budget (28%)
$1,971/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$7,040/mo
Escondido
A typical home costs about 84% of the median household's income.
For reference, lenders typically recommend spending ≤28%.
Income needed to afford a typical home comfortably
$253K/year
Assumes housing costs ≤28% of income
View cost breakdown
20% down, 7% rate, 30-yr fixed. CA averages for tax/insurance.
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $291K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 2 → 3 bedrooms (+$405K)
Price Reductions
126 listings have reduced their price
41% of active listings
Average reduction: 6.5% (~$57K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Escondido, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Escondido, CA?
The median list price in Escondido is $874,900 as of August 2026, based on 309 active listings.
Is Escondido a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Escondido currently reads as a seller's market. Active inventory works out to about 2.9 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Escondido?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 18 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 37 days.
Are home prices in Escondido going up or down?
The median sale price in Escondido is up about 5.2% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Escondido, CA?
There are 309 homes for sale in Escondido right now, including 34 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Escondido?
The median asking rent in Escondido is $3,980 per month, across 23 active rental listings.