Los Angeles, CA metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of May 2026
What is Los Angeles, CA metro area’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Los Angeles, CA metro area in its market cycle?
Los Angeles, CA metro area is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Los Angeles, CA metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $940K | ▲ +2.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 42 days | ▼ -12.6% |
| Months of Supply | 3.9 | ▼ -13.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 17,019 | ▼ -9.3% |
| Homes Sold | 4,315 | ▲ +4.5% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $599 | ▼ -0.7% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.1% | ▲ +0.5% |
How has Los Angeles, CA metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Los Angeles, CA metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Los Angeles, CA metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 49 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Los Angeles, CA metro area?
The median sale price in Los Angeles, CA metro area is $940K, having risen 2.6% over the past year.
How affordable is Los Angeles, CA metro area?
Los Angeles, CA metro area scores 50 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Los Angeles, CA metro area's Alpha Score?
Los Angeles, CA metro area's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (72/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (29/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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