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South Bay Market Stats
Updated November 3, 2026 · Data through October 2026
In the 12 months ending October 2026, the median price for detached homes in South Bay was $885,000, against $1,050,000 for San Diego County.
How South Bay compares
Detached Homes. Median price over the 12 months ending October 2026; months of supply as of November 3, 2026.
Areas in South Bay
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 91902 Bonita | $1,237,500 | $556.4 |
| 91910 Chula Vista | $899,888 | $514.7 |
| 91911 Chula Vista | $805,000 | $527.8 |
| 91913 Chula Vista | $1,015,000 | $442.1 |
| 91914 Chula Vista | $1,292,500 | $468.0 |
| 91915 Chula Vista | $1,010,000 | $456.8 |
| 91932 Imperial Beach | $850,000 | $613.3 |
| 91950 National City | $735,500 | $573.6 |
| 92139 Paradise Hills | $787,500 | $525.1 |
| 92154 Otay Mesa | $800,000 | $504.6 |
| 92173 San Ysidro | $735,000 | $500.3 |
Detached Homes, 12 months ending October 2026.
Key Metrics
South Bay · 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 | 197 | 182 | -7.6% | 2,017 | 1,987 | -1.5% |
| Pending Sales2 | 125 | 113 | -9.6% | 1,371 | 1,332 | -2.8% |
| Closed Sales | 152 | 118 | -22.4% | 1,329 | 1,286 | -3.2% |
| Median Sales Price | $852,950 | $857,500 | +0.5% | $865,000 | $890,000 | +2.9% |
| Median Price per Square Foot | $490.6 | $504.0 | +2.7% | $504.2 | $500.2 | -0.8% |
| Average Sales Price | $926,417 | $912,958 | -1.5% | $936,383 | $964,748 | +3.0% |
| Median Seller Credit1 | $13,000 | $12,350 | -5.0% | $12,000 | $11,802 | -1.7% |
| Days Active in MLS (DAM) | 22 | 23 | +4.5% | 18 | 14 | -22.2% |
| Inventory of Homes for Sale3 | - | 291 | - | - | - | - |
| Months Supply of Inventory3 | - | 2.3 | - | - | - | - |
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 | 67 | 55 | -17.9% | 3.6% |
| $600K to $1M | 1,067 | 976 | -8.5% | 64.2% |
| $1M to $1.5M | 356 | 411 | +15.4% | 27.0% |
| $1.5M to $2M | 55 | 53 | -3.6% | 3.5% |
| $2M+ | 22 | 26 | +18.2% | 1.7% |
| Total | 1,567 | 1,521 |
South Bay · 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 | 108 | 100 | -7.4% | 1,326 | 1,332 | +0.5% |
| Pending Sales2 | 81 | 60 | -25.9% | 785 | 735 | -6.4% |
| Closed Sales | 81 | 42 | -48.1% | 747 | -5.0% | |
| Median Sales Price | $635,000 | $637,500 | +0.4% | $620,000 | $635,000 | +2.4% |
| Median Price per Square Foot | $447.1 | $436.4 | -2.4% | $470.7 | $454.2 | -3.5% |
| Average Sales Price | $617,288 | $626,604 | +1.5% | $630,612 | $627,584 | -0.5% |
| Median Seller Credit1 | $12,000 | $11,500 | -4.2% | $11,490 | $12,000 | +4.4% |
| Days Active in MLS (DAM) | 28 | 25 | -10.7% | 22 | 25 | +13.6% |
| Inventory of Homes for Sale3 | - | 293 | - | - | - | - |
| Months Supply of Inventory3 | - | 4.1 | - | - | - | - |
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 | 355 | 335 | -5.6% | 39.3% |
| $600K to $1M | 537 | 505 | -6.0% | 59.2% |
| $1M to $1.5M | 9 | 10 | +11.1% | 1.2% |
| $1.5M to $2M | 2 | 3 | +50.0% | 0.4% |
| $2M+ | 1 | 0 | -100.0% | 0.0% |
| Total | 904 | 853 |
South Bay · 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 | 305 | 282 | -7.5% | 3,343 | 3,319 | -0.7% |
| Pending Sales2 | 206 | 173 | -16.0% | 2,156 | 2,067 | -4.1% |
| Closed Sales | 233 | 160 | -31.3% | 2,076 | 1,996 | -3.9% |
| Median Sales Price | $780,000 | $776,925 | -0.4% | $779,000 | $785,000 | +0.8% |
| Median Price per Square Foot | $472.6 | $485.0 | +2.6% | $490.2 | $480.7 | -1.9% |
| Average Sales Price | $818,952 | $837,790 | +2.3% | $826,359 | $844,815 | +2.2% |
| Median Seller Credit1 | $12,548 | $12,000 | -4.4% | $12,000 | $12,000 | 0.0% |
| Days Active in MLS (DAM) | 23 | 23 | 0.0% | 19 | 18 | -5.3% |
| Inventory of Homes for Sale3 | - | 584 | - | - | - | - |
| 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 | 422 | 390 | -7.6% | 16.4% |
| $600K to $1M | 1,604 | 1,481 | -7.7% | 62.4% |
| $1M to $1.5M | 365 | 421 | +15.3% | 17.7% |
| $1.5M to $2M | 57 | 56 | -1.8% | 2.4% |
| $2M+ | 23 | 26 | +13.0% | 1.1% |
| Total | 2,471 | 2,374 |
Questions about South Bay
What is the median home price in South Bay?
The median sale price for detached homes in South Bay was $857,500 in October 2026, up 0.5% from a year earlier. Half of the homes sold for more and half for less.
Are home prices in South Bay going up or down?
Over the last 12 months, the median price for detached homes in South Bay was $885,000, up 2.9% 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 South Bay?
118 detached homes sold in South Bay in October 2026, compared with 152 in October last year. Year to date, 1,286 have sold.
How fast are homes selling in South Bay?
Homes in South Bay typically went under contract after 23 days active in the MLS (DAM) in October 2026, against 22 days a year earlier. Fewer days means homes are selling faster.
How many homes are for sale in South Bay?
291 detached homes were for sale in South Bay on November 3, 2026. At the current pace of sales, that is 2.3 months of supply.
Is South Bay a buyer's or seller's market?
South Bay has 2.3 months of supply. Under 3 months usually favors sellers, 3 to 6 is balanced, and over 6 usually favors buyers.
Do sellers in South Bay give buyers credits?
Among sales with a seller credit over the last 12 months, the typical credit in South Bay was $12,350. This figure covers about half of sales and excludes payments to the buyer's agent.
How does South Bay compare with the county?
Over the 12 months ending October 2026, the median price for detached homes in South Bay was $885,000, 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 South Bay the median was $857,500 and the average was $912,958 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.