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EL CAJON, CA 92021

Real Estate Market Report
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 92021

Blossom Valley · Bostonia · Crest · Granite Hills · Harbison Canyon · Lakeside · Oakdale Village Condos · Winter Gardens

Market Analysis

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

The EL CAJON, CA real estate market (92021) currently shows 124 active listings, with 39 pending sales. Homes are averaging 37 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 11 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 37 days on market compared to 45 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 0.3% year-over-year, from $771,750 to $769,494.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 69,638  ·  Density: 958.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $68,093

Typical home value: $485,147  ·  Homeownership: 51.8%

Market Overview

Active Listings
124
⇧ 9.7% vs 113 last year
Pending
39
31% pending ratio
Median Price
$769,494
⇩ 0.3% vs $771,750 last year
Average Price
$732,663
⇩ 2.6% vs $752,397 last year
Days on Market
37
⇩ 17.8% vs 45 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$479
⇩ 2.6% vs $492/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,386 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 124 this year vs 113 last year
  • Days on market: 37 now vs 45 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $769,494 (-0.3% YoY)
  • Average: $732,663 (-2.6% 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
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 15.0 miles — 861 listings ($858,790,012 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
92021El Cajon, CA 920210.0 mi80$65,300,640$742,500$816,258
92040Lakeside, CA 920405.0 mi70$51,756,740$749,500$739,382
92071Santee, CA 920717.1 mi110$85,289,930$761,200$775,363
91901Alpine, CA 919019.1 mi51$64,878,987$1,150,000$1,272,137
91978Spring Valley, CA 919789.3 mi17$11,777,617$510,000$692,801
91977Spring Valley, CA 9197710.4 mi113$86,807,165$780,500$768,205
92131San Diego, CA 9213111.4 mi60$89,863,740$1,299,999$1,497,729
92120San Diego, CA 9212011.9 mi70$63,606,900$841,500$908,670
92115San Diego, CA 9211512.5 mi92$74,573,084$649,000$810,577
92064Poway, CA 9206413.0 mi84$177,193,212$1,550,000$2,109,443
92114San Diego, CA 9211413.7 mi69$52,793,970$758,500$765,130
92139San Diego, CA 9213914.8 mi37$23,320,027$629,450$630,271
91916Descanso, CA 9191615.0 mi8$11,628,000$922,250$1,453,500

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in EL CAJON, CA 92021?

As of September 2026, there are 124 active listings in EL CAJON, CA (zip code 92021), compared to 113 the prior year.

What is the median home price in EL CAJON, CA 92021?

The median listing price in EL CAJON, CA 92021 is $769,494 as of September 2026, a 0.3% decrease from $771,750 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in EL CAJON, CA?

Homes in EL CAJON, CA 92021 spend an average of 37 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 45 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in EL CAJON, CA 92021?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, EL CAJON, CA 92021 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 11 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 37 days on market compared to 45 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in EL CAJON, CA?

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