Long Beach, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$719,900
Updated August 2026
Today, Long Beach has 625 homes for sale at a median list price of $719,900, typically selling in about 49 days.
Long Beach Market Analysis
Long Beach, CA currently shows a median list price of $719,900. There are 625 homes currently listed for sale in Long Beach, CA. 228 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Studio homes are the most affordable tier at a median of $267,000, while six bedroom homes top the range at $3.9M. The housing stock skews toward condos, at about 47.7% of active listings, with single family homes accounting for another 42.2%. Over the last six months, the median price has risen about 11.0%, from $820,000 in February to $910,000 in July. Median pricing works out to $628 per square foot.
Median time from listing to accepted offer is about 15 days. Homes move quickly at that pace, which favors sellers and rewards buyers who come prepared. Long Beach, CA covers 11 ZIP codes, among them 90802, 90803, and 90805.
Long Beach Rental Market
Long Beach, CA currently shows a median asking rent of $2,850. There are 169 homes currently listed for rent in Long Beach, CA. Over the last six months, the median rent has risen about 11.1%, from $2,700 in February to $3,000 in July.
Long Beach Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. Sales volume is up 30% versus six months ago, yet 40% 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
$720K
↑ 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
3.8 months of supply
Balanced Supply625 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 ~49 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 12% 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 Long Beach
Renting is more common here than statewide, so this market has more rental inventory and shorter-term residents.
41%
Homeowners
59%
Renters
Homeownership is 14.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)
171,309 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical home cost
$4,901/mo
Actual housing expense
Affordable budget (28%)
$1,959/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$6,997/mo
Long Beach
A typical home costs about 70% of the median household's income.
For reference, lenders typically recommend spending ≤28%.
Income needed to afford a typical home comfortably
$210K/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 $524K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$776K)
Price Reductions
252 listings have reduced their price
40% of active listings
Average reduction: 6.0% (~$43K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Long Beach, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Long Beach, CA?
The median list price in Long Beach is $719,900 as of August 2026, based on 625 active listings.
Is Long Beach a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Long Beach currently reads as a balanced market. Active inventory works out to about 3.8 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Long Beach?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 15 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 49 days.
Are home prices in Long Beach going up or down?
The median sale price in Long Beach is up about 2.7% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Long Beach, CA?
There are 625 homes for sale in Long Beach right now, including 61 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Long Beach?
The median asking rent in Long Beach is $2,850 per month, across 169 active rental listings.