San Diego, CA Housing Market

Market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-04-02

San Diego, CA is a cooling market — favorable for buyers.

  • Prices have declined 2.1% — a strong buyer's market with room to negotiate.
  • Price-to-rent ratio: 26.9 — renting may be more affordable in the near term.

Median Home Value

$928,459

ZHVI

Year-over-Year

-2.1%

Price change

5-Year Change

+35.4%

Since 2021

Median Rent

$2,871/mo

ZORI

Active Listings

6,025

For sale

State Avg

$765,036

California

Home Value Trends

5-year Zillow Home Value Index for San Diego, CA vs. state and national averages.

Rent Data

Median Rent

$2,871/mo

Rent YoY Change

+1.4%

Rent vs. Buy Calculator

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