San Diego, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$799,000
Updated August 2026
Today, San Diego has 2,237 homes for sale at a median list price of $799,000, typically selling in about 37 days.
San Diego Market Analysis
Buyers in San Diego, CA are looking at a median list price of $799,000. Median pricing works out to $666 per square foot. Since February, the median price has moved up about 4.3% to $960,000 as of July.
It takes about 14 days for the typical home here to go under contract. At that pace, well priced homes attract offers quickly, so buyers should be ready to move. San Diego, CA has 2,237 active listings on the market right now. 927 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Pricing spreads from a $350,000 median for studio homes to $3M for six bedroom homes. Most of what is for sale here is condos, about 52.7% of the mix, with single family homes accounting for another 35.4%. The area spans 32 ZIP codes, including 92101, 92128, and 92108.
San Diego Rental Market
Renters in San Diego, CA are looking at a median asking rent of $4,000. Since February, the median rent has moved up about 8.3% to $3,900 as of July. San Diego, CA has 424 active rental listings on the market right now.
San Diego Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Sellers hold the edge right now. Sale prices are up 9% over the last six months and 9% over the past year, and supply sits at 3.6 months, roughly in step with demand. At the same time, 40% 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
$799K
↑ 9% 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
3.6 months of supply
Balanced Supply2,237 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 ~37 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 30% 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 San Diego
Renting is more common here than statewide, so this market has more rental inventory and shorter-term residents.
48%
Homeowners
52%
Renters
Homeownership is 7.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)
522,146 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical home cost
$5,418/mo
Actual housing expense
Affordable budget (28%)
$2,434/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$8,693/mo
San Diego
A typical home costs about 62% of the median household's income.
For reference, lenders typically recommend spending ≤28%.
Income needed to afford a typical home comfortably
$232K/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 $573K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$895K)
Price Reductions
897 listings have reduced their price
40% of active listings
Average reduction: 5.4% (~$43K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the San Diego, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in San Diego, CA?
The median list price in San Diego is $799,000 as of August 2026, based on 2,237 active listings.
Is San Diego a buyer's market or a seller's market?
San Diego currently reads as a seller's market. Active inventory works out to about 3.6 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in San Diego?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 14 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 37 days.
Are home prices in San Diego going up or down?
The median sale price in San Diego is up about 8.5% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in San Diego, CA?
There are 2,237 homes for sale in San Diego right now, including 244 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in San Diego?
The median asking rent in San Diego is $4,000 per month, across 424 active rental listings.