Is Barstow, CA 92311 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Barstow housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 35% of homes in Barstow, CA 92311 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 59 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 73 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 32%, homes sold faster (64 days then) and the median sale price rose 10% to $284,877. Overall, Barstow is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within San Bernardino County, homes here sell more slowly than in 63% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 58%. On our competition score, Barstow ranks #838 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 46 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at San Bernardino 92401 (0% sold over asking) or Yermo 92398 (0% sold over asking), while Fontana 92337 (67% sold over asking) and Lytle Creek 92358 (60% sold over asking) are even more competitive.