Market Conditions Reports
Welcome to our Market Conditions blog where we share insights from our real estate market analyses across San Diego County and surrounding areas. Each report examines median home prices, inventory levels, days on market, and price trends based on MLS data. Check back regularly for the latest updates.
April 6, 2026
Encinitas, 92024 — Market Conditions Update
The Encinitas 92024 market is a seller's market as of the April 6, 2026 effective date. The median sale price for the most recent quarter is $2,386,378, up from $2,115,500 in the prior quarter, while the median price per square foot eased to $952.34, a -6.4% quarterly move. Inventory is tight at 2.6 months, supporting an anticipated marketing time of 30–60 days. Median days on market shortened sharply to 14 from 35, and the sale-to-list ratio strengthened to 100.0%. Quarterly sales volume rose +11.1% (80 closings versus 72), with year-over-year activity expanding, reflecting active demand in this coastal market.
April 3, 2026
Palm Desert, 92260 — Market Conditions Update
The Palm Desert 92260 condominium/attached segment is a buyer's market as of the April 3, 2026 effective date, reflecting substantial oversupply. The median sale price for the most recent quarter is $489,000, down from $530,000 in the prior quarter, while the median price per square foot eased to $328.33, a -2.3% quarterly move. Inventory is elevated at 28.6 months, consistent with an anticipated marketing time of 180+ days. Median days on market shortened to 53 from 80, and the sale-to-list ratio held at 98.0%. Quarterly sales volume rose +35.8% (110 closings versus 81), with year-over-year activity flat, indicating buyers re-engaging at adjusted price points.
March 30, 2026
Escondido, 92025 — Market Conditions Update
The Escondido 92025 market is a seller's market as of the March 30, 2026 effective date, though the longer trend is softening. The median sale price for the most recent quarter is $950,000, up from $921,500 in the prior quarter (+3.1%), while the median price per square foot eased to $486.75, a -1.9% quarterly move; the twelve-month linear sale-price trend is -19.12%. Inventory is tight at 2.4 months, supporting an anticipated marketing time of 30–60 days. Median days on market shortened to 22 from 30, and the sale-to-list ratio strengthened to 100.0%. Quarterly sales volume fell -48.3% (30 closings versus 58) while year-over-year totals held broadly stable.
March 30, 2026
San Diego, 92127 — Market Conditions Update
Months of inventory measured 2.2. Median price per square foot is $729.17. Median sale price is $2,270,000. The 12-month linear price trend is -7.35%. Days on market stand at 17. The SP/LP ratio stands at 99.0%.
March 25, 2026
Santee, 92071 — Market Conditions Update
Months of inventory measured 2.0. Median price per square foot is $576.71. Median sale price is $850,000. The 12-month linear price trend is +1.29%. Days on market stand at 12. The SP/LP ratio stands at 101.0%.
