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Central Market Stats
Updated November 3, 2026 · Data through October 2026
In the 12 months ending October 2026, the median price for detached homes in Central was $1,060,000, against $1,050,000 for San Diego County.
How Central compares
Detached Homes. Median price over the 12 months ending October 2026; months of supply as of November 3, 2026.
Areas in Central
Shading is median price per square foot, Detached Homes, over the last 12 months. Select an area to open its page.
| Area | Median Price | $/Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|
| 92102 San Diego | $850,000 | $740.3 |
| 92103 Mission Hills | $1,750,000 | $958.8 |
| 92104 North Park | $1,180,800 | $943.2 |
| 92105 East San Diego | $740,000 | $642.3 |
| 92108 Mission Valley low sample | $996,500 | $591.7 |
| 92110 Old Town | $1,550,000 | $912.7 |
| 92111 Linda Vista | $1,077,500 | $743.0 |
| 92113 Logan Heights | $689,000 | $599.3 |
| 92114 Encanto | $765,000 | $535.8 |
| 92115 San Diego | $950,000 | $723.2 |
| 92116 Normal Heights | $1,290,000 | $1,011.4 |
| 92117 Clairemont Mesa | $1,207,000 | $817.8 |
| 92119 San Carlos | $1,050,000 | $656.7 |
| 92120 Del Cerro | $1,135,000 | $693.6 |
| 92122 University City | $1,632,500 | $868.9 |
| 92123 San Diego | $1,009,925 | $694.5 |
| 92124 Tierrasanta | $1,227,550 | $628.0 |
Detached Homes, 12 months ending October 2026.
Key Metrics
Central · Detached Homes · October compared with the same month one year earlier, plus year to date.
| Key Metrics | October 2025 | October 2026 | Change | YTD 2025 | YTD 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Listings | 391 | 303 | -22.5% | 3,868 | 3,457 | -10.6% |
| Pending Sales2 | 236 | 202 | -14.4% | 2,350 | -3.3% | |
| Closed Sales | 246 | 197 | -19.9% | 2,279 | 2,194 | -3.7% |
| Median Sales Price | $1,022,500 | $1,040,485 | +1.8% | $1,055,000 | $1,065,000 | +0.9% |
| Median Price per Square Foot | $723.4 | $742.2 | +2.6% | $724.3 | $746.1 | +3.0% |
| Average Sales Price | $1,102,021 | $1,177,126 | +6.8% | $1,145,998 | $1,185,865 | +3.5% |
| Median Seller Credit1 | $11,000 | $12,360 | +12.4% | $10,000 | $12,500 | +25.0% |
| Days Active in MLS (DAM) | 16 | 16 | 0.0% | 14 | 13 | -7.1% |
| Inventory of Homes for Sale3 | - | 476 | - | - | - | - |
| Months Supply of Inventory3 | - | 2.2 | - | - | - | - |
Five-Year Trend
Rolling twelve-month figures, so each point is a full year of sales.
Sales Mix by Price Range
Each column is the twelve months ending October of that year.
| Price Range | 2025 | 2026 | Change | Share 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $600K | 108 | 96 | -11.1% | 3.7% |
| $600K to $1M | 1,095 | 1,046 | -4.5% | 40.2% |
| $1M to $1.5M | 1,023 | 950 | -7.1% | 36.5% |
| $1.5M to $2M | 327 | 354 | +8.3% | 13.6% |
| $2M+ | 139 | 158 | +13.7% | 6.1% |
| Total | 2,692 | 2,604 |
Central · Attached Homes · October compared with the same month one year earlier, plus year to date.
| Key Metrics | October 2025 | October 2026 | Change | YTD 2025 | YTD 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Listings | 296 | 243 | -17.9% | 3,068 | 3,065 | -0.1% |
| Pending Sales2 | 163 | 114 | -30.1% | 1,572 | 1,513 | -3.8% |
| Closed Sales | 162 | 118 | -27.2% | 1,527 | 1,473 | -3.5% |
| Median Sales Price | $581,500 | $540,000 | -7.1% | $605,000 | $600,000 | -0.8% |
| Median Price per Square Foot | $597.7 | $562.8 | -5.8% | $615.8 | $595.1 | -3.4% |
| Average Sales Price | $630,121 | $617,811 | -2.0% | $686,364 | $689,097 | +0.4% |
| Median Seller Credit1 | $5,545 | $5,900 | +6.4% | $5,000 | $5,625 | +12.5% |
| Days Active in MLS (DAM) | 29 | 33 | +13.8% | 23 | 24 | +4.3% |
| Inventory of Homes for Sale3 | - | 610 | - | - | - | - |
| Months Supply of Inventory3 | - | 4.2 | - | - | - | - |
Five-Year Trend
Rolling twelve-month figures, so each point is a full year of sales.
Sales Mix by Price Range
Each column is the twelve months ending October of that year.
| Price Range | 2025 | 2026 | Change | Share 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $600K | 878 | 870 | -0.9% | 49.5% |
| $600K to $1M | 739 | 727 | -1.6% | 41.4% |
| $1M to $1.5M | 142 | 105 | -26.1% | 6.0% |
| $1.5M to $2M | 27 | 29 | +7.4% | 1.7% |
| $2M+ | 29 | 25 | -13.8% | 1.4% |
| Total | 1,815 | 1,756 |
Central · All Homes · October compared with the same month one year earlier, plus year to date.
| Key Metrics | October 2025 | October 2026 | Change | YTD 2025 | YTD 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Listings | 687 | 546 | -20.5% | 6,936 | 6,522 | -6.0% |
| Pending Sales2 | 399 | 316 | -20.8% | 3,922 | 3,785 | -3.5% |
| Closed Sales | 408 | 315 | -22.8% | 3,806 | 3,667 | -3.7% |
| Median Sales Price | $820,000 | $865,000 | +5.5% | $858,500 | $865,000 | +0.8% |
| Median Price per Square Foot | $658.8 | $660.2 | +0.2% | $668.3 | $669.0 | +0.1% |
| Average Sales Price | $914,649 | $967,605 | +5.8% | $961,589 | $986,318 | +2.6% |
| Median Seller Credit1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | 0.0% | $10,000 | $9,812 | -1.9% |
| Days Active in MLS (DAM) | 20 | 21 | +5.0% | 18 | 16 | -11.1% |
| Inventory of Homes for Sale3 | - | 1,086 | - | - | - | - |
| Months Supply of Inventory3 | - | 3.0 | - | - | - | - |
Five-Year Trend
Rolling twelve-month figures, so each point is a full year of sales.
Sales Mix by Price Range
Each column is the twelve months ending October of that year.
| Price Range | 2025 | 2026 | Change | Share 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $600K | 986 | 966 | -2.0% | 22.2% |
| $600K to $1M | 1,834 | 1,773 | -3.3% | 40.7% |
| $1M to $1.5M | 1,165 | 1,055 | -9.4% | 24.2% |
| $1.5M to $2M | 354 | 383 | +8.2% | 8.8% |
| $2M+ | 168 | 183 | +8.9% | 4.2% |
| Total | 4,507 | 4,360 |
Questions about Central
What is the median home price in Central?
The median sale price for detached homes in Central was $1,040,485 in October 2026, up 1.8% from a year earlier. Half of the homes sold for more and half for less.
Are home prices in Central going up or down?
Over the last 12 months, the median price for detached homes in Central was $1,060,000, up 1.0% from the 12 months before. The 12-month figure is the more reliable measure of direction because it is not swayed by one busy or slow month.
How many homes sold in Central?
197 detached homes sold in Central in October 2026, compared with 246 in October last year. Year to date, 2,194 have sold.
How fast are homes selling in Central?
Homes in Central typically went under contract after 16 days active in the MLS (DAM) in October 2026, against 16 days a year earlier. Fewer days means homes are selling faster.
How many homes are for sale in Central?
476 detached homes were for sale in Central on November 3, 2026. At the current pace of sales, that is 2.2 months of supply.
Is Central a buyer's or seller's market?
Central has 2.2 months of supply. Under 3 months usually favors sellers, 3 to 6 is balanced, and over 6 usually favors buyers.
Do sellers in Central give buyers credits?
Among sales with a seller credit over the last 12 months, the typical credit in Central was $12,360. This figure covers about half of sales and excludes payments to the buyer's agent.
How does Central compare with the county?
Over the 12 months ending October 2026, the median price for detached homes in Central was $1,060,000, against $1,050,000 for San Diego County.
What is the difference between the median and average price?
The median is the middle sale. The average adds all prices and divides by the number of sales. In Central the median was $1,040,485 and the average was $1,177,126 in October 2026; a large gap usually means a few high-priced sales.
Where does this data come from?
All figures come from closed sales recorded in CRMLS, including listings shared from other MLS systems serving San Diego County, each counted once. Figures are updated monthly.