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VISTA, CA 92081

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

Market Analysis

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

The VISTA, CA real estate market (92081) currently shows 66 active listings, with 27 pending sales. Homes are averaging 37 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 6 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 37 days on market compared to 43 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 6.5% year-over-year, from $962,500 to $899,495.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 29,475  ·  Density: 1,273.6/mi²  ·  Median household income: $99,153

Typical home value: $676,765  ·  Homeownership: 53.5%

Market Overview

Active Listings
66
⇧ 10% vs 60 last year
Pending
27
41% pending ratio
Median Price
$899,495
⇩ 6.5% vs $962,500 last year
Average Price
$999,758
⇩ 2.6% vs $1,026,939 last year
Days on Market
37
⇩ 14% vs 43 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$516
⇩ 1.7% vs $525/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,762 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 66 this year vs 60 last year
  • Days on market: 37 now vs 43 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $899,495 (-6.5% YoY)
  • Average: $999,758 (-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 — 917 listings ($1,416,761,035 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
92081Vista, CA 920810.0 mi58$52,732,324$878,225$909,178
92010Carlsbad, CA 920102.6 mi35$57,123,500$1,425,000$1,632,100
92078San Marcos, CA 920784.5 mi120$127,251,120$911,950$1,060,426
92084Vista, CA 920844.7 mi86$114,004,524$1,197,194$1,325,634
92069San Marcos, CA 920694.9 mi76$73,878,384$895,000$972,084
92057Oceanside, CA 920576.7 mi154$114,779,896$649,999$745,324
92024Encinitas, CA 920247.5 mi124$433,200,324$2,724,500$3,493,551
92029Escondido, CA 920298.5 mi43$66,596,465$1,417,000$1,548,755
92091Rancho Santa Fe, CA 920919.3 mi16$81,338,128$3,112,000$5,083,633
92058Oceanside, CA 9205810.1 mi28$21,740,936$727,500$776,462
92075Solana Beach, CA 9207511.6 mi30$113,529,990$2,688,725$3,784,333
92025Escondido, CA 9202513.4 mi68$63,475,484$699,225$933,463
92082Valley Center, CA 9208215.0 mi79$97,109,960$1,099,925$1,229,240

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in VISTA, CA 92081?

As of September 2026, there are 66 active listings in VISTA, CA (zip code 92081), compared to 60 the prior year.

What is the median home price in VISTA, CA 92081?

The median listing price in VISTA, CA 92081 is $899,495 as of September 2026, a 6.5% decrease from $962,500 the prior year.

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

Homes in VISTA, CA 92081 spend an average of 37 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 43 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in VISTA, CA 92081?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, VISTA, CA 92081 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 6 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 37 days on market compared to 43 days last year.

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

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