Is Imperial Beach, CA 91932 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Imperial Beach housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 22% of homes in Imperial Beach, CA 91932 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 41 days and there were 5.9 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 51 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 26%, homes sold faster (55 days then) and the median sale price fell 1% to $845,884. Overall, Imperial Beach is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within San Diego County, homes here sell more slowly than in 76% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 80%. On our competition score, Imperial Beach ranks #902 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 40 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at San Diego 92132 (0% sold over asking) or Warner Springs 92086 (0% sold over asking), while Dulzura 91917 (100% sold over asking) and Guatay 91931 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.