Is Escondido, CA 92029 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Escondido housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 22% of homes in Escondido, CA 92029 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 39 days and there were 2.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 60 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (21% then), homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 12% to $1,261,954. Overall, Escondido is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within San Diego County, homes here sell more slowly than in 73% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 79%. On our competition score, Escondido ranks #757 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 53 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.