Fullerton, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$979,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Fullerton has 134 homes for sale at a median list price of $979,000, typically selling in about 40 days.
Fullerton Market Analysis
The median list price in Fullerton, CA is $979,000. Current inventory stands at 134 active listings. 56 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Expect a median around $415,000 for one bedroom homes and $3M at the six bedroom end. Single family homes lead the mix at 59.7%, with condos accounting for another 32.8%. February to July saw the median price go from $1.1M to $1.1M, up about 4.3%. On a per square foot basis, the median runs $628.
Homes here typically go under contract in about 10 days. At that pace, well priced homes attract offers quickly, so buyers should be ready to move. Addresses here fall across the 92833, 92835, 92831, and 92832 ZIP codes.
Fullerton Rental Market
The median asking rent in Fullerton, CA is $3,500. Current inventory stands at 40 active rental listings. February to July saw the median rent go from $3,500 to $3,975, up about 13.6%.
Fullerton Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Sellers hold the edge right now. There is only 2.5 months of supply, and sale prices are up 4% over the last six months and 8% over the past year. At the same time, 38% 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
$979K
↑ 8% 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
2.5 months of supply
Tight Supply134 active listings against the current sales pace works out to about 2.5 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 ~40 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 29% faster than six months ago.
Inventory Distribution
A solid share of current listings is under 30 days old, while a meaningful share has been up longer.
About 58% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in Fullerton
Homeownership is near the state average, with a balanced mix of owners and renters.
51%
Homeowners
49%
Renters
Homeownership is 4.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)
47,484 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical home cost
$6,594/mo
Actual housing expense
Affordable budget (28%)
$2,432/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$8,685/mo
Fullerton
A typical home costs about 76% of the median household's income.
For reference, lenders typically recommend spending ≤28%.
Income needed to afford a typical home comfortably
$283K/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 $388K in value on average.
Price Reductions
51 listings have reduced their price
38% of active listings
Average reduction: 6.3% (~$62K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Fullerton, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Fullerton, CA?
The median list price in Fullerton is $979,000 as of August 2026, based on 134 active listings.
Is Fullerton a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Fullerton currently reads as a seller's market. Active inventory works out to about 2.5 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Fullerton?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 10 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 40 days.
Are home prices in Fullerton going up or down?
The median sale price in Fullerton is up about 8.1% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Fullerton, CA?
There are 134 homes for sale in Fullerton right now, including 18 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Fullerton?
The median asking rent in Fullerton is $3,500 per month, across 40 active rental listings.