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EL CENTRO, CA 92243

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Imperial County
Seller's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The EL CENTRO, CA real estate market (92243) currently shows 62 active listings, with 27 pending sales. Homes are averaging 50 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 20 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 50 days on market compared to 53 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 14.9% year-over-year, from $481,225 to $409,500.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 49,193  ·  Density: 167.6/mi²  ·  Median household income: $54,250

Typical home value: $234,403  ·  Homeownership: 52.6%

Market Overview

Active Listings
62
⇩ 24.4% vs 82 last year
Pending
27
44% pending ratio
Median Price
$409,500
⇩ 14.9% vs $481,225 last year
Average Price
$431,613
⇩ 16.5% vs $516,986 last year
Days on Market
50
⇩ 5.7% vs 53 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$247
⇩ 5.7% vs $262/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,527 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 62 this year vs 82 last year
  • Days on market: 50 now vs 53 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $409,500 (-14.9% YoY)
  • Average: $431,613 (-16.5% 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 57.1 miles — 357 listings ($193,929,377 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
92243El Centro, CA 922430.0 mi65$32,721,715$448,813$503,411
92231Calexico, CA 922316.3 mi31$12,417,236$397,450$400,556
92251Imperial, CA 922519.6 mi47$23,406,141$497,470$498,003
92250Holtville, CA 9225021.3 mi19$8,101,011$346,750$426,369
92233Calipatria, CA 9223326.4 mi6$1,954,998$365,000$325,833
92257Niland, CA 9225739.4 mi5$699,525$105,000$139,905
92004Borrego Springs, CA 9200443.0 mi55$28,585,150$387,500$519,730
92036Julian, CA 9203647.9 mi48$49,202,352$762,000$1,025,049
85336San Luis, AZ 8533650.9 mi43$12,912,599$286,950$300,293
91962Pine Valley, CA 9196251.1 mi13$15,250,274$674,950$1,173,098
85350Somerton, AZ 8535053.9 mi22$7,834,376$340,000$356,108
85349San Luis, AZ 8534956.5 mi1$375,000$375,000$375,000
91931Guatay, CA 9193157.1 mi2$469,000$234,500$234,500

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in EL CENTRO, CA 92243?

As of September 2026, there are 62 active listings in EL CENTRO, CA (zip code 92243), compared to 82 the prior year.

What is the median home price in EL CENTRO, CA 92243?

The median listing price in EL CENTRO, CA 92243 is $409,500 as of September 2026, a 14.9% decrease from $481,225 the prior year.

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

Homes in EL CENTRO, CA 92243 spend an average of 50 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 53 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in EL CENTRO, CA 92243?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, EL CENTRO, CA 92243 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 20 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 50 days on market compared to 53 days last year.

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

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