South Gate, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$710,000
Updated August 2026
Today, South Gate has 17 homes for sale at a median list price of $710,000, typically selling in about 39 days.
South Gate Market Analysis
Homes in South Gate, CA carry a median list price of $710,000. Per square foot, the median stands at $588. The median price moved from $680,000 in February to $749,333 in July, a 10.2% increase over six months.
The typical listing reaches pending status in about 13 days. Homes move quickly at that pace, which favors sellers and rewards buyers who come prepared. Right now 17 homes are on the market in South Gate, CA. 8 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Three bedroom homes carry the highest medians at $724,900, with two bedroom homes starting the range at $610,000. Single family homes make up about 70.6% of current inventory, with duplexes accounting for another 17.6%. Addresses here carry the 90280 ZIP code.
South Gate Rental Market
Rentals in South Gate, CA carry a median asking rent of $1,950. The median rent moved from $2,800 in February to $2,700 in July, a 3.6% decrease over six months. Right now 7 rentals are on the market in South Gate, CA.
South Gate Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Sellers hold the edge right now. There is only 2.4 months of supply, and sale prices are up 5% over the last six months and 8% over the past year. At the same time, 35% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, and selling times have slowed 18% versus six months ago, 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
$710K
↑ 8% 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 Supply17 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 ~39 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling at a steady pace, so buyers have some time, though competition still exists. That said, the pace has eased 18% versus six months ago.
Inventory Distribution
Most current listings are under 30 days old, so the mix skews toward fresh inventory.
Housing Tenure in South Gate
Renting is more common here than statewide, so this market has more rental inventory and shorter-term residents.
44%
Homeowners
56%
Renters
Homeownership is 11.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)
24,826 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices increase with bedroom count, though premiums vary by size.
Each additional bedroom adds about $80K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 5 → 6 bedrooms (+$200K)
Price Reductions
6 listings have reduced their price
35% of active listings
Average reduction: 5.7% (~$40K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the South Gate, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in South Gate, CA?
The median list price in South Gate is $710,000 as of August 2026, based on 17 active listings.
Is South Gate a buyer's market or a seller's market?
South Gate currently reads as a seller's market. Active inventory works out to about 2.4 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in South Gate?
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 39 days.
Are home prices in South Gate going up or down?
The median sale price in South Gate is up about 7.8% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in South Gate, CA?
There are 17 homes for sale in South Gate right now, including 4 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in South Gate?
The median asking rent in South Gate is $1,950 per month, across 7 active rental listings.