San Francisco, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$1,095,000
Updated August 2026
Today, San Francisco has 94 homes for sale at a median list price of $1,095,000, typically selling in about 58 days.
San Francisco Market Analysis
Homes in San Francisco, CA carry a median list price of $1.1M. Per square foot, the median stands at $902. The median price moved from $1M in February to $1.2M in July, an 18.8% increase over six months.
The typical listing reaches pending status in about 13 days. At that pace, well priced homes attract offers quickly, so buyers should be ready to move. Right now 94 homes are on the market in San Francisco, CA. 45 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Five bedroom homes carry the highest medians at $3.5M, with studio homes starting the range at $498,800. Condos make up about 51.1% of current inventory, with single family homes accounting for another 43.6%. The area spans 11 ZIP codes, including 94112, 94110, and 94103.
San Francisco Rental Market
Rentals in San Francisco, CA carry a median asking rent of $4,495. The median rent moved from $5,600 in February to $5,100 in July, an 8.9% decrease over six months. Right now 10 rentals are on the market in San Francisco, CA.
San Francisco Market Pulse
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The picture is mixed here. Supply sits at 3.1 months, roughly in step with demand, yet the typical home takes about 58 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
$1.09M
↑ 12% 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
3.1 months of supply
Balanced Supply94 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 ~58 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 33% over the last six months.
Inventory Distribution
Most current listings are under 30 days old, so the mix skews toward fresh inventory.
Housing Tenure in San Francisco
Renting is more common here than statewide, so this market has more rental inventory and shorter-term residents.
38%
Homeowners
62%
Renters
Homeownership is 17.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)
362,650 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical home cost
$7,351/mo
Actual housing expense
Affordable budget (28%)
$3,300/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$11,787/mo
San Francisco
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
$315K/year
Assumes housing costs ≤28% of income
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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 $618K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$1.4M)
Price Reductions
22 listings have reduced their price
23% of active listings
Average reduction: 8.6% (~$94K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the San Francisco, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in San Francisco, CA?
The median list price in San Francisco is $1,095,000 as of August 2026, based on 94 active listings.
Is San Francisco a buyer's market or a seller's market?
San Francisco currently reads as a balanced market. Active inventory works out to about 3.1 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in San Francisco?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 13 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 58 days.
Are home prices in San Francisco going up or down?
The median sale price in San Francisco is up about 12.4% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in San Francisco, CA?
There are 94 homes for sale in San Francisco right now, including 18 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in San Francisco?
The median asking rent in San Francisco is $4,495 per month, across 10 active rental listings.