San Diego County Housing Market Update

April 2026 · What the numbers mean for you

Here's a quick look at where the San Diego County housing market stands as of April 2026. The short version: prices are still climbing modestly, homes are taking a little longer to sell, and mortgage rates have eased compared to a year ago — which is good news no matter which side of a move you're on.

Market Snapshot — All Properties

Median Price

$925,500

▲ 1.7% YoY

Homes for Sale

5,392

▼ 12.8% YoY

Days on Market

37

▲ from 33

Pending Sales

2,199

▲ 9.2% YoY

% of List Price

98.5%

still strong

30-Yr Fixed Rate

~6.5%

▼ from ~6.8%

A few things stood out this month. The county median price reached $925,500, up 1.7% from a year ago and continuing a long stretch of steady appreciation. At the same time, inventory is down nearly 13% from last April, so well-priced homes are still seeing real demand — sellers are pulling in about 98.5% of their original asking price. Homes are sitting a touch longer (37 days versus 33 a year ago), which simply means buyers have a bit more breathing room to make thoughtful decisions.

On the financing side, the 30-year fixed rate has settled around 6.5% — down roughly 0.3 to 0.4 points from where it sat a year ago. For a typical San Diego loan, that improvement meaningfully restores buying power.

If you're buying

More homes are on the market than a year ago, listings are taking a little longer to sell, and rates have eased — giving you more choice, more negotiating room, and lower monthly payments than last spring.

If you're selling

Prices are still rising, inventory remains tight, and homes are closing at nearly 99% of asking. Lower rates are also bringing more qualified buyers off the sidelines — strong conditions to list with confidence.

Whether you're thinking about making a move this year or just want to know what your home is worth in today's market, reach out anytime — no pressure, just straight answers.

Data source: San Diego MLS Monthly Indicators, April 2026 (current as of May 6, 2026), © ShowingTime Plus, LLC. Mortgage rate figures reflect California / San Diego 30-year fixed averages as of mid-to-late May 2026 and are for general information only; your rate will vary. This is not financial advice. Each office independently owned and operated.