San Diego, CA metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of May 2026
What is San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA metro area in its market cycle?
San Diego, CA metro area is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
San Diego, CA metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $925K | ▲ +0.7% |
| Median Days on Market | 24 days | ▲ +9.1% |
| Months of Supply | 2.6 | ▼ -16.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 5,626 | ▼ -15.8% |
| Homes Sold | 2,131 | ▼ -1.9% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $585 | ▼ -3.1% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.4% | 0% |
How has San Diego, CA metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is San Diego, CA metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, San Diego, CA metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 48 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in San Diego, CA metro area?
The median sale price in San Diego, CA metro area is $925K, having risen 0.7% over the past year.
How affordable is San Diego, CA metro area?
San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA metro area's Alpha Score?
San Diego, CA metro area's strongest dimension is Affordability (50/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (44/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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