Huntington Beach, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$1,465,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Huntington Beach has 300 homes for sale at a median list price of $1,465,000, typically selling in about 50 days.
Huntington Beach Market Analysis
The median list price in Huntington Beach, CA is $1.5M. Current inventory stands at 300 active listings. 119 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Expect a median around $589,475 for one bedroom homes and $3.1M at the six bedroom end. Single family homes lead the mix at 57.7%, with condos accounting for another 33.0%. The median price has held roughly steady over the last six months, at $1.3M as of July. On a per square foot basis, the median runs $803.
Homes here typically go under contract in about 18 days. Homes move quickly at that pace, which favors sellers and rewards buyers who come prepared. Huntington Beach, CA covers the 92648, 92649, 92646, and 92647 ZIP codes.
Huntington Beach Rental Market
The median asking rent in Huntington Beach, CA is $4,800. Current inventory stands at 125 active rental listings. February to July saw the median rent go from $3,900 to $4,200, up about 7.7%.
Huntington Beach Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. There is only 2.9 months of supply, yet 46% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, so neither side holds a clear advantage. Realistic pricing wins for sellers, and patient, prepared buyers can secure fair terms.
Median Home Price
$1.47M
↑ 0% 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 Supply300 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 ~50 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes take longer to sell here than in a balanced market, so buyers have more time to negotiate and explore options. The trend is moving the other way though, with selling times down 20% 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 51% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in Huntington Beach
Homeownership is near the state average, with a balanced mix of owners and renters.
56%
Homeowners
44%
Renters
Homeownership is 0.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
77,549 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical home cost
$9,768/mo
Actual housing expense
Affordable budget (28%)
$2,797/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$9,990/mo
Huntington Beach
A typical home costs about 98% of the median household's income.
For reference, lenders typically recommend spending ≤28%.
Income needed to afford a typical home comfortably
$419K/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 $642K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$1.1M)
Price Reductions
137 listings have reduced their price
46% of active listings
Average reduction: 5.0% (~$73K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Huntington Beach, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Huntington Beach, CA?
The median list price in Huntington Beach is $1,465,000 as of August 2026, based on 300 active listings.
Is Huntington Beach a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Huntington Beach currently reads as a balanced market. Active inventory works out to about 2.9 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Huntington Beach?
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 50 days.
Are home prices in Huntington Beach going up or down?
The median sale price in Huntington Beach is roughly flat compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Huntington Beach, CA?
There are 300 homes for sale in Huntington Beach right now, including 18 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Huntington Beach?
The median asking rent in Huntington Beach is $4,800 per month, across 125 active rental listings.