91942 Housing Market
Median List Price
$689,450
Updated August 2026
Today, the 91942 ZIP code in La Mesa, CA has 58 homes for sale at a median list price of $689,450, typically selling in about 29 days.
91942 Housing Market Overview
Buyers in the 91942 ZIP code are looking at a median list price of $689,450. Compared with La Mesa overall, that is a 28.6% discount. Since February, the median price has moved up about 7.8% to $800,000 as of July. The 91942 ZIP code has 58 active listings on the market right now. Pricing spreads from a $375,000 median for one bedroom homes to $1.5M for six bedroom homes.
91942 Area Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Sellers hold the edge right now. Sale prices are up 16% over the last six months, though still 3% below a year ago, and there is only 2.6 months of supply. At the same time, 34% 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
$689K
↓ 3% 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
2.6 months of supply
Tight Supply58 active listings against the current sales pace works out to about 2.6 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 ~29 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling quickly, which gives sellers leverage, though prepared buyers can still compete. Homes are moving 21% 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 91942 Area
Renting is more common here than statewide, so this market has more rental inventory and shorter-term residents.
46%
Homeowners
54%
Renters
Homeownership is 9.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)
25,178 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $194K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 2 → 3 bedrooms (+$325K)
Price Reductions
20 listings have reduced their price
34% of active listings
Average reduction: 5.9% (~$41K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the 91942 Housing Market
What is the median home price in the 91942 ZIP code?
The median list price in the 91942 ZIP code is $689,450 as of August 2026, based on 58 active listings.
Is the 91942 ZIP code a buyer's market or a seller's market?
The 91942 ZIP code currently reads as a seller's market. Active inventory works out to about 2.6 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in the 91942 ZIP code?
The average home currently for sale in the 91942 ZIP code has been on the market for 29 days.
Are home prices in the 91942 ZIP code going up or down?
The median sale price in the 91942 ZIP code is down about 3.1% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in the 91942 ZIP code?
There are 58 homes for sale in the 91942 ZIP code right now, including 5 listed within the last week.