Market Report
SAN DIEGO COUNTY | INSIDER INTEL
Insider Intel.
Each month we explore the regional housing markets of San Diego County, from city-by-city sales data to inventory, inflation, mortgage rates, and other economic factors and trends. Real estate is, by nature, local, and our markets may not be entirely reflective of national trends. We hope that this month’s report empowers you with valuable insights to make informed real estate decisions.
January 2025
The Orange County and San Diego markets remain dynamic, presenting opportunities for buyers and sellers alike. December closed sales rose year-over-year, up 25% in Orange County and 27% in San Diego. Increased inventory—up 39% and 41%, respectively—provides sellers with more visibility and buyers with greater choice.
In Orange County, demand grew 7%, while San Diego’s slight decline highlights the need for strategic pricing.
Longer market times—84 days in Orange County and 101 in San Diego—give buyers more time to decide.
While mortgage rates have edged up from 6.72% to 7.26%, the market remains resilient.
San Diego County
SAN DIEGO COUNTY ATTACHED & DETACHED
1,788 UNITS SOLD IN DECEMBER 2024
1,410 UNITS SOLD IN DECEMBER 2023
$875K
$875K
MEDIAN SALES PRICE
MEDIAN LIST PRICE 98.2% SALES TO LIST PRICE RATIO
$15M HIGHEST PRICE
$561 MEDIAN PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT
21
$0-$500K
194 Units
Sold December 2024
159 Units
Sold December 2023
$422,500
Median Sales Price
$1M-$1.25M
197 Units
Sold December 2024
162 Units
Sold December 2023
$1,145,000
Median Sales Price
$2M-$4M
128 Units
Sold December 2024
76 Units
Sold December 2023
$2,480,000
Median Sales Price
$500K-$750K
431 Units
Sold December 2024
380 Units
Sold December 2023
$650,000
Median Sales Price
$1.25M-$1.5M
171 Units
Sold December 2024
95 Units
Sold December 2023
$1,370,000
Median Sales Price
20 Units
Sold December 2024
10 Units
Sold December 2023
$750K-$1M
490 Units
Sold December 2024
418 Units
Sold December 2023
$860,000
Median Sales Price
$1.5M-$2M
150 Units
Sold December 2024
99 Units
Sold December 2023
$1,747,500
Median Sales Price
7 Units
Sold December 2024
11 Units
Sold December 2023 $4M-$6M
$4,862,500
Median Sales Price
$7,365,000
Median Sales Price
DETACHED HOMES | SAN DIEGO COUNTY
$0-$500K
46 Units
Sold December 2024
43 Units Sold December 2023
$362,500
Median Sales Price
$1M-$1.25M
160 Units
Sold December 2024
138 Units Sold December 2023
$1,135,125
Median Sales Price
$2M-$4M
109 Units Sold December 2024
70 Units Sold December 2023
$2,450,000
Median Sales Price
December 2023 $500K-$750K
174 Units
180 Units Sold December 2024 $687,500 Median Sales Price
$1.25M-$1.5M
143 Units Sold December 2024
83 Units
December 2023
$1,351,750
Median Sales Price
20 Units
December 2024 9 Units
December 2023
$4,617,500
370 Units
December 2023 $750K-$1M
306 Units
December 2024 $861,250 Median Sales Price
131 Units
December 2024
88 Units
December 2023
$1,730,000
Median Sales Price
$1.5M-$2M $6M+
7 Units
December 2024
11 Units
December 2023
$7,365,000 Median Sales Price
152 Units
254 Units
38 Units
$1,146,000
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