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ESCONDIDO, CA 92026

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

Market Analysis

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

The ESCONDIDO, CA real estate market (92026) currently shows 136 active listings, with 45 pending sales. Homes are averaging 57 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 33 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 57 days on market compared to 45 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 5% year-over-year, from $894,975 to $849,999.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 53,053  ·  Density: 568.1/mi²  ·  Median household income: $86,579

Typical home value: $631,576  ·  Homeownership: 61.3%

Market Overview

Active Listings
136
⇩ 19.5% vs 169 last year
Pending
45
33% pending ratio
Median Price
$849,999
⇩ 5% vs $894,975 last year
Average Price
$970,581
⇩ 1.8% vs $988,449 last year
Days on Market
57
⇧ 26.7% vs 45 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$452
⇩ 4.2% vs $472/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,875 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 136 this year vs 169 last year
  • Days on market: 57 now vs 45 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $849,999 (-5% YoY)
  • Average: $970,581 (-1.8% 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 14.1 miles — 1,126 listings ($1,452,042,585 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
92026Escondido, CA 920260.0 mi128$125,031,552$863,750$976,809
92084Vista, CA 920845.4 mi86$114,004,524$1,197,194$1,325,634
92003Bonsall, CA 920037.3 mi34$38,809,062$953,000$1,141,443
92083Vista, CA 920838.0 mi36$38,787,588$969,000$1,077,433
92029Escondido, CA 920298.7 mi43$66,596,465$1,417,000$1,548,755
92025Escondido, CA 920259.9 mi68$63,475,484$699,225$933,463
92057Oceanside, CA 9205710.6 mi154$114,779,896$649,999$745,324
92009Carlsbad, CA 9200911.1 mi119$179,912,173$1,104,000$1,511,867
92059Pala, CA 9205912.4 mi2$2,066,000$1,033,000$1,033,000
92011Carlsbad, CA 9201112.8 mi33$52,565,403$1,428,444$1,592,891
92127San Diego, CA 9212713.3 mi103$231,345,622$1,539,375$2,246,074
92028Fallbrook, CA 9202813.8 mi208$255,229,728$1,065,000$1,227,066
92054Oceanside, CA 9205414.1 mi112$169,439,088$1,280,200$1,512,849

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in ESCONDIDO, CA 92026?

As of September 2026, there are 136 active listings in ESCONDIDO, CA (zip code 92026), compared to 169 the prior year.

What is the median home price in ESCONDIDO, CA 92026?

The median listing price in ESCONDIDO, CA 92026 is $849,999 as of September 2026, a 5% decrease from $894,975 the prior year.

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

Homes in ESCONDIDO, CA 92026 spend an average of 57 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 ESCONDIDO, CA 92026?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, ESCONDIDO, CA 92026 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 33 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 57 days on market compared to 45 days last year.

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

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