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Real Estate Market Report  ·  Los Angeles County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
108
⇧ 45.9% vs 74 last year
Pending
31
29% pending ratio
Median Price
$898,888
⇩ 6.6% vs $962,500 last year
Average Price
$990,219
⇩ 5.6% vs $1,048,906 last year
Days on Market
75
⇧ 23% vs 61 days last year

Market Context

Population: 59,151  ·  Density: 5,053.5/mi²  ·  Median household income: $89,168

Typical home value: $852,914  ·  Homeownership: 45.0%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The LOS ANGELES, CA real estate market (90042) currently shows 108 active listings, with 31 pending sales. Homes are averaging 75 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 34 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 75 days on market compared to 61 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 6.6% year-over-year, from $962,500 to $898,888.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 108 this year vs 74 last year
  • Days on market: 75 now vs 61 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $898,888 (-6.6% YoY)
  • Average: $990,219 (-5.6% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 5.2 miles — 614 listings ($837,302,147 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
90042Los Angeles, CA 900420.0 mi108$106,943,652$898,888$990,219
91030South Pasadena, CA 910302.0 mi24$63,530,280$1,648,500$2,647,095
91105Pasadena, CA 911052.3 mi33$119,778,351$2,375,000$3,629,647
90032Los Angeles, CA 900322.6 mi48$42,340,656$837,500$882,097
91206Glendale, CA 912063.4 mi26$36,392,980$1,329,000$1,399,730
91803Alhambra, CA 918033.8 mi16$15,154,768$925,000$947,173
90039Los Angeles, CA 900394.0 mi58$92,677,678$1,499,000$1,597,891
91801Alhambra, CA 918014.0 mi62$54,125,814$784,000$872,997
90012Los Angeles, CA 900124.3 mi77$49,900,389$530,000$648,057
91108San Marino, CA 911084.5 mi20$104,177,540$3,560,000$5,208,877
90026Los Angeles, CA 900264.8 mi57$79,383,672$1,300,000$1,392,696
90063Los Angeles, CA 900634.8 mi41$34,050,131$764,000$830,491
91754Monterey Park, CA 917545.2 mi44$38,846,236$770,000$882,869

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in LOS ANGELES, CA 90042?

As of January 2026, there are 108 active listings in LOS ANGELES, CA (zip code 90042), compared to 74 the prior year.

What is the median home price in LOS ANGELES, CA 90042?

The median listing price in LOS ANGELES, CA 90042 is $898,888 as of January 2026, a 6.6% decrease from $962,500 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in LOS ANGELES, CA?

Homes in LOS ANGELES, CA 90042 spend an average of 75 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 61 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in LOS ANGELES, CA 90042?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, LOS ANGELES, CA 90042 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 34 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 75 days on market compared to 61 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in LOS ANGELES, CA?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in LOS ANGELES, CA 90042 save an estimated $17,978 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $898,888. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.