2,279 homes in San Diego
Homes for Sale in San Diego, CA
About San Diego, CA Real Estate
San Diego is California's second-largest city, known for its year-round mild climate, 70 miles of pristine beaches, and laid-back coastal lifestyle. Home to a thriving biotech industry, major military installations, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo.
Today, San Diego has 2,276 homes for sale at a median price of $799,000, typically selling in about 37 days. Families here choose from 116 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
Top Rated Schools in San Diego
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- 10Adobe Bluffs Elementaryelementary
- 10Ashley Falls Elementaryelementary
- 10Barnard Elementaryelementary
- 10Benchley/Weinberger Elementaryelementary
- 10Birney Elementaryelementary
- 10Canyon Crest Academyhigh school
Why Live in San Diego?
- 70 miles of stunning Pacific coastline
- Thriving biotech and healthcare industry
- Top-ranked public and private schools
- World-class craft beer scene with 150+ breweries
Popular Neighborhoods in San Diego
San Diego Market Pulse
Median Home Price
$949K
↑ 6.6% over the past yearMonths of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
0.1 months of supply
Seller's MarketWith only 2,279 active listings, supply is tight.
What this means for buyers
Homes are selling quickly—inventory is tight, competition is strong, and buyers have limited room to negotiate. Listings typically sell in ~37 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling at a steady pace—buyers have some time, but competition exists. Sales 97% faster than 6 months ago.
Inventory Distribution
Homes are selling quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong buyer demand.
Housing Tenure in San Diego
Renting is more common here than statewide—this market has more rental inventory and transient residents.
48%
Homeowners
52%
Renters
Homeownership is 7.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)
522,146 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical home cost
$5,418/mo
Actual housing expense
Affordable budget (28%)
$2,434/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$8,693/mo
San Diego
A typical home costs about 62% of the median household's income.
For reference, lenders typically recommend spending ≤28%.
Income needed to afford a typical home comfortably
$232K/year
Assumes housing costs ≤28% of income
View cost breakdown
20% down, 7% rate, 30-yr fixed. CA averages for tax/insurance.
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $553K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$764K)
Price Reductions
876 listings have reduced their price
38% of active listings
Average reduction: 5.4% (~$43K)
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