92078 Housing Market
Median List Price
$849,999
Updated August 2026
Today, the 92078 ZIP code in San Marcos, CA has 87 homes for sale at a median list price of $849,999, typically selling in about 35 days.
92078 Housing Market Overview
The 92078 ZIP code currently shows a median list price of $849,999. That runs roughly 7.7% higher than San Marcos as a whole. There are 87 homes currently listed for sale in the 92078 ZIP code.
One bedroom homes are the most affordable tier at a median of $259,000, while five bedroom homes top the range at $1.6M. Over the last six months, the median price has eased about 16.8%, from $1M in February to $865,000 in July.
92078 Area Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Sellers hold the edge right now. There is only 2.2 months of supply, and selling times have improved 42% versus six months ago. At the same time, 47% 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
$850K
↑ 6% 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
2.2 months of supply
Tight Supply87 active listings against the current sales pace works out to about 2.2 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 ~35 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 42% faster than six months ago.
Inventory Distribution
A solid share of current listings is under 30 days old, while a meaningful share has been up longer.
About 55% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in 92078 Area
Homeownership is higher than average, and most households in this area own rather than rent.
63%
Homeowners
37%
Renters
Homeownership is 7.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
30,880 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $343K in value on average.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$429K)
Price Reductions
41 listings have reduced their price
47% of active listings
Average reduction: 6.5% (~$55K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the 92078 Housing Market
What is the median home price in the 92078 ZIP code?
The median list price in the 92078 ZIP code is $849,999 as of August 2026, based on 87 active listings.
Is the 92078 ZIP code a buyer's market or a seller's market?
The 92078 ZIP code currently reads as a balanced market. Active inventory works out to about 2.2 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in the 92078 ZIP code?
The average home currently for sale in the 92078 ZIP code has been on the market for 35 days.
Are home prices in the 92078 ZIP code going up or down?
The median sale price in the 92078 ZIP code is up about 6.1% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in the 92078 ZIP code?
There are 87 homes for sale in the 92078 ZIP code right now, including 13 listed within the last week.