Is San Diego, CA 92101 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The San Diego housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 8% of homes in San Diego, CA 92101 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 55 days and there were 7.8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 138 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 13%, homes sold faster (60 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $687,203. Overall, San Diego is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within San Diego County, homes here sell more slowly than in 90% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 92%. On our competition score, San Diego ranks #1,012 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 20 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.