Daly City Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Daly City, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 44
- Median Sale Price: $1,304,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,320,990
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $821
- Average Days on Market: 54
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 108.8%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Daly City moved 13.4% up (from $1,150,000 to $1,304,000). The number of homes sold was 24.1% down compared to the prior month (58 vs. 44). Average days on market shifted 20.0% up (45 days to 54 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 4.0% up (from $1,254,000 to $1,304,000). Sales volume is 4.8% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Daly City's housing market is showing classic early-summer strength, though with some cautionary signs underneath. The median price jumped 13.4% month-over-month to $1.304 million, which at first glance looks impressive—but this appears to reflect a shift in what's selling rather than a broad market surge. Notice that homes are now staying on the market five days longer than April, and we've seen a notable 24.1% drop in transaction volume. This combination suggests buyers are becoming more selective, likely picking higher-end properties while passing on others. The 108.8% sale-to-list ratio remains strong, indicating sellers still have leverage, but that's down from the truly competitive dynamics we saw earlier in the year.
The inventory picture is also worth watching. Seventy-two active listings represent a growing supply, and notably, these homes have a median asking price of $1.085 million—well below what's actually selling. This gap suggests a mismatch: some sellers may have overpriced their homes, or the market has genuinely shifted upward. Either way, slower sales velocity combined with rising inventory could gradually shift power toward buyers. Year-over-year, prices are still climbing modestly at 4.0%, but the month-to-month momentum and lengthening DOM suggest we may be approaching a more balanced market after several years of extreme seller advantage.
Daly City Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94015 | 32 | $1,279,000 | $857 | 40 |
| 94014 | 12 | $1,375,000 | $724 | 92 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 37 | $1,350,000 | $852 |
| CONDOS | 4 | $572,500 | $611 |
| TOWNHOMES | 2 | $839,944 | $752 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 1 | $1,400,000 | $651 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $300K - $399K | 1 |
| $400K - $499K | 1 |
| $500K - $749K | 2 |
| $750K+ | 40 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 72 active listings in Daly City with a median asking price of $1,085,000 and an average of 61 days on market.
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