San Clemente, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$1,999,998
Updated August 2026
Today, San Clemente has 116 homes for sale at a median list price of $1,999,998, typically selling in about 57 days.
San Clemente Market Analysis
The median list price in San Clemente, CA is $2M. Current inventory stands at 116 active listings. 40 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Expect a median around $724,450 for one bedroom homes and $4M at the five bedroom end. Single family homes lead the mix at 64.7%, with condos accounting for another 25.9%. February to July saw the median price go from $1.6M to $1.7M, up about 7.1%. On a per square foot basis, the median runs $824.
Homes here typically go under contract in about 10 days. Homes move quickly at that pace, which favors sellers and rewards buyers who come prepared. San Clemente, CA covers the 92672 and 92673 ZIP codes.
San Clemente Rental Market
The median asking rent in San Clemente, CA is $6,000. Current inventory stands at 77 active rental listings. February to July saw the median rent go from $3,800 to $4,100, up about 7.9%.
San Clemente Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. There is only 2.4 months of supply, yet 44% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, and the typical home takes about 57 days to sell, so neither side holds a clear advantage. Realistic pricing wins for sellers, and patient, prepared buyers can secure fair terms.
Median Home Price
$2.00M
↑ 7% 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
2.4 months of supply
Tight Supply116 active listings against the current sales pace works out to about 2.4 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 ~57 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 41% 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 42% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in San Clemente
Homeownership is higher than average, and most households in this area own rather than rent.
64%
Homeowners
36%
Renters
Homeownership is 8.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
24,093 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical home cost
$13,261/mo
Actual housing expense
Affordable budget (28%)
$1,827/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$6,523/mo
San Clemente
A typical home costs about 203% of the median household's income.
For reference, lenders typically recommend spending ≤28%.
Income needed to afford a typical home comfortably
$568K/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 $858K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$1.4M)
Price Reductions
51 listings have reduced their price
44% of active listings
Average reduction: 6.5% (~$130K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the San Clemente, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in San Clemente, CA?
The median list price in San Clemente is $1,999,998 as of August 2026, based on 116 active listings.
Is San Clemente a buyer's market or a seller's market?
San Clemente currently reads as a balanced market. Active inventory works out to about 2.4 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in San Clemente?
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 57 days.
Are home prices in San Clemente going up or down?
The median sale price in San Clemente is up about 6.8% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in San Clemente, CA?
There are 116 homes for sale in San Clemente right now, including 14 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in San Clemente?
The median asking rent in San Clemente is $6,000 per month, across 77 active rental listings.