San Diego County, CA Housing Market Update: July 2026

Key Takeaways San Diego County was a seller’s market in July: homes moved in 29 days, inventory shrank for the sixth straight month, and competition pushed more sales above asking price. Homes sold jumped 8% year over year to 2,293—the strongest gain since early 2025—even as the rest of the country posted a slight decline. Pending sales fell 7%, hinting that the pace of closings may cool in the months ahead. San Diego County, CA Housing Market Snapshot Median Sale Price Pending Sales Active Listings Days on Market Sold Above List $937,251 (+2.4% YoY) 2,353 (-7.0% YoY) 8,959 (-6.0% YoY) 29 days (-7 days YoY) 36.1% (+4.3 ppt YoY) San Diego County’s housing market tightened further in July. Homes sold at the fastest pace in over a year, bidding wars intensified, and inventory contracted while national supply held relatively steady. Prices grew more modestly than the nationwide average, but the underlying demand told a different story. Sellers commanded the field, and the typical listing disappeared in under a month. Learn everything you need to know about the San Diego County, CA housing market as we head into late summer, and what buyers and sellers can do to succeed. U.S. Housing Ma...