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East County Market Stats
Updated November 3, 2026 · Data through October 2026
In the 12 months ending October 2026, the median price for detached homes in East County was $650,000, against $1,050,000 for San Diego County.
How East County compares
Detached Homes. Median price over the 12 months ending October 2026; months of supply as of November 3, 2026.
Areas in East County
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 91901 Alpine | $1,075,000 | $460.1 |
| 91905 Boulevard | $505,500 | $319.1 |
| 91906 Campo | $490,000 | $369.5 |
| 91916 Descanso | $703,000 | $403.4 |
| 91931 Guatay low sample | $202,250 | $148.3 |
| 91934 Jacumba low sample | $320,504 | $335.2 |
| 91948 Mount Laguna low sample | - | $227.5 |
| 91962 Pine Valley | $719,900 | $365.0 |
| 91963 Potrero low sample | $505,000 | $404.8 |
| 91980 Tecate low sample | - | $328.2 |
| 92004 Borrego Springs | $345,000 | $214.3 |
| 92036 Julian | $575,000 | $404.6 |
| 92066 Ranchita low sample | $479,000 | $322.4 |
| 92086 Warner Springs | $270,000 | $169.6 |
Detached Homes, 12 months ending October 2026.
Key Metrics
East County · 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 | 79 | 79 | 0.0% | 821 | 776 | -5.5% |
| Pending Sales2 | 34 | 27 | -20.6% | 420 | 403 | -4.0% |
| Closed Sales | 41 | 32 | -22.0% | 398 | 390 | -2.0% |
| Median Sales Price | $670,000 | $795,000 | +18.7% | $610,000 | $686,250 | +12.5% |
| Median Price per Square Foot | $408.9 | $388.6 | -5.0% | $368.7 | $387.7 | +5.2% |
| Average Sales Price | $744,859 | $910,543 | +22.2% | $704,095 | $739,934 | +5.1% |
| Median Seller Credit1 | $10,003 | $11,500 | +15.0% | $10,000 | $11,500 | +15.0% |
| Days Active in MLS (DAM) | 25 | 34 | +36.0% | 30 | 34 | +13.3% |
| Inventory of Homes for Sale3 | - | 244 | - | - | - | - |
| Months Supply of Inventory3 | - | 6.4 | - | - | - | - |
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 | 231 | 199 | -13.9% | 43.3% |
| $600K to $1M | 162 | 160 | -1.2% | 34.8% |
| $1M to $1.5M | 64 | 83 | +29.7% | 18.0% |
| $1.5M to $2M | 13 | 14 | +7.7% | 3.0% |
| $2M+ | 7 | 4 | -42.9% | 0.9% |
| Total | 477 | 460 |
East County · 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 | 20 | 9 | -55.0% | 69 | 40 | -42.0% |
| Pending Sales2 | 4 | 3 | -25.0% | 26 | 19 | -26.9% |
| Closed Sales | 1 | 2 | +100.0% | 27 | 20 | -25.9% |
| Median Sales Price | $465,000 | $406,500 | -12.6% | $220,000 | $374,500 | +70.2% |
| Median Price per Square Foot | $416.7 | $416.4 | -0.1% | $181.1 | $397.6 | +119.5% |
| Average Sales Price | $465,000 | $406,500 | -12.6% | $273,593 | $356,262 | +30.2% |
| Median Seller Credit1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Days Active in MLS (DAM) | 61 | 26 | -57.4% | 34 | 36 | +5.9% |
| Inventory of Homes for Sale3 | - | 13 | - | - | - | - |
| Months Supply of Inventory3 | - | 6.2 | - | - | - | - |
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 | 34 | 25 | -26.5% | 100.0% |
| $600K to $1M | 0 | 0 | - | 0.0% |
| $1M to $1 .5M | 0 | 0 | - | 0.0% |
| $1.5M to $2M | 0 | 0 | - | 0.0% |
| $2M+ | 0 | 0 | - | 0.0% |
| Total | 34 | 25 |
East County · 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 | 99 | 88 | -11.1% | 890 | 816 | -8.3% |
| Pending Sales2 | 38 | 30 | -21.1% | 446 | 422 | -5.4% |
| Closed Sales | 42 | 34 | -19.0% | 425 | 410 | -3.5% |
| Median Sales Price | $627,500 | $725,000 | +15.5% | $570,000 | $637,500 | +11.8% |
| Median Price per Square Foot | $412.8 | $397.6 | -3.7% | $364.8 | $388.9 | +6.6% |
| Average Sales Price | $738,195 | $880,893 | +19.3% | $676,745 | $721,218 | +6.6% |
| Median Seller Credit1 | $10,000 | $10,150 | +1.5% | $10,000 | $10,750 | +7.5% |
| Days Active in MLS (DAM) | 26 | 32 | +23.1% | 30 | 34 | +13.3% |
| Inventory of Homes for Sale3 | - | 257 | - | - | - | - |
| Months Supply of Inventory3 | - | 6.4 | - | - | - | - |
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 | 265 | 224 | -15.5% | 46.2% |
| $600K to $1M | 162 | 160 | -1.2% | 33.0% |
| $1M to $1.5M | 64 | 83 | +29.7% | 17.1% |
| $1.5M to $2M | 13 | 14 | +7.7% | 2.9% |
| $2M+ | 7 | 4 | -42.9% | 0.8% |
| Total | 511 | 485 |
Questions about East County
What is the median home price in East County?
The median sale price for detached homes in East County was $795,000 in October 2026, up 18.7% from a year earlier. Half of the homes sold for more and half for less.
Are home prices in East County going up or down?
Over the last 12 months, the median price for detached homes in East County was $650,000, up 5.7% 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 East County?
32 detached homes sold in East County in October 2026, compared with 41 in October last year. Year to date, 390 have sold.
How fast are homes selling in East County?
Homes in East County typically went under contract after 34 days active in the MLS (DAM) in October 2026, against 25 days a year earlier. Fewer days means homes are selling faster.
How many homes are for sale in East County?
244 detached homes were for sale in East County on November 3, 2026. At the current pace of sales, that is 6.4 months of supply.
Is East County a buyer's or seller's market?
East County has 6.4 months of supply. Under 3 months usually favors sellers, 3 to 6 is balanced, and over 6 usually favors buyers.
Do sellers in East County give buyers credits?
Among sales with a seller credit over the last 12 months, the typical credit in East County was $11,500. This figure covers about half of sales and excludes payments to the buyer's agent.
How does East County compare with the county?
Over the 12 months ending October 2026, the median price for detached homes in East County was $650,000, 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 East County the median was $795,000 and the average was $910,543 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.