Lake San Marcos · Mira Lago · Palomar East Mobile Home Park · Palomar West Mobile Home Park · Rancho Coronado · San Elijo Hills
Data as of April 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The SAN MARCOS, CA real estate market (92078) currently shows 106 active listings, with 34 pending sales. Homes are averaging 36 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 15 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 36 days on market compared to 31 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 6% year-over-year, from $983,500 to $924,000.
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Population: 53,019 · Density: 1,225.8/mi² · Median household income: $107,894
Typical home value: $787,105 · Homeownership: 70.2%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92078 | San Marcos, CA 92078 | 0.0 mi | 120 | $127,251,120 | $911,950 | $1,060,426 |
| 92029 | Escondido, CA 92029 | 4.0 mi | 43 | $66,596,465 | $1,417,000 | $1,548,755 |
| 92081 | Vista, CA 92081 | 4.5 mi | 58 | $52,732,324 | $878,225 | $909,178 |
| 92024 | Encinitas, CA 92024 | 5.9 mi | 124 | $433,200,324 | $2,724,500 | $3,493,551 |
| 92011 | Carlsbad, CA 92011 | 6.4 mi | 33 | $52,565,403 | $1,428,444 | $1,592,891 |
| 92067 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 | 6.7 mi | 79 | $850,603,033 | $5,916,250 | $10,767,127 |
| 92026 | Escondido, CA 92026 | 7.7 mi | 128 | $125,031,552 | $863,750 | $976,809 |
| 92008 | Carlsbad, CA 92008 | 7.8 mi | 85 | $219,397,325 | $1,894,750 | $2,581,145 |
| 92007 | Cardiff By The Sea, CA 92007 | 8.4 mi | 20 | $48,239,000 | $2,349,748 | $2,411,950 |
| 92075 | Solana Beach, CA 92075 | 9.4 mi | 30 | $113,529,990 | $2,688,725 | $3,784,333 |
| 92057 | Oceanside, CA 92057 | 11.0 mi | 154 | $114,779,896 | $649,999 | $745,324 |
| 92054 | Oceanside, CA 92054 | 11.1 mi | 112 | $169,439,088 | $1,280,200 | $1,512,849 |
| 92003 | Bonsall, CA 92003 | 11.7 mi | 34 | $38,809,062 | $953,000 | $1,141,443 |
As of April 2026, there are 106 active listings in SAN MARCOS, CA (zip code 92078), compared to 121 the prior year.
The median listing price in SAN MARCOS, CA 92078 is $924,000 as of April 2026, a 6% decrease from $983,500 the prior year.
Homes in SAN MARCOS, CA 92078 spend an average of 36 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 31 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of April 2026, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 15 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 36 days on market compared to 31 days last year.
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