Santa Ana, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$845,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Santa Ana has 223 homes for sale at a median list price of $845,000, typically selling in about 54 days.
Santa Ana Market Analysis
The median list price in Santa Ana, CA is $845,000. Current inventory stands at 223 active listings. 67 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Expect a median around $389,000 for one bedroom homes and $2M at the six bedroom end. Single family homes lead the mix at 50.7%, with condos accounting for another 39.0%. February to July saw the median price go from $885,000 to $825,000, down about 6.8%. Per square foot, the median stands at $594.
Homes here typically go under contract in about 16 days. That is a quick turnaround, so buyers who wait on a well priced home often miss it. Santa Ana, CA covers six ZIP codes, among them 92704, 92705, and 92701.
Santa Ana Rental Market
The median asking rent in Santa Ana, CA is $3,400. Current inventory stands at 45 active rental listings. February to July saw the median rent go from $3,200 to $2,500, down about 21.9%.
Santa Ana Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. Sale prices are up 4% over the last six months and 4% over the past year, yet 38% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, and the typical home takes about 54 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
$845K
↑ 4% 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
3.7 months of supply
Balanced Supply223 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 ~54 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 50% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in Santa Ana
Renting is more common here than statewide, so this market has more rental inventory and shorter-term residents.
45%
Homeowners
55%
Renters
Homeownership is 10.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)
79,691 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical home cost
$5,718/mo
Actual housing expense
Affordable budget (28%)
$2,062/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$7,363/mo
Santa Ana
A typical home costs about 78% of the median household's income.
For reference, lenders typically recommend spending ≤28%.
Income needed to afford a typical home comfortably
$245K/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 $333K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$543K)
Price Reductions
85 listings have reduced their price
38% of active listings
Average reduction: 5.7% (~$48K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Santa Ana, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Santa Ana, CA?
The median list price in Santa Ana is $845,000 as of August 2026, based on 223 active listings.
Is Santa Ana a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Santa Ana currently reads as a balanced market. Active inventory works out to about 3.7 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Santa Ana?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 16 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 54 days.
Are home prices in Santa Ana going up or down?
The median sale price in Santa Ana is up about 4.1% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Santa Ana, CA?
There are 223 homes for sale in Santa Ana right now, including 15 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Santa Ana?
The median asking rent in Santa Ana is $3,400 per month, across 45 active rental listings.