El Cajon Housing Market Report – June 2026
Here's a look at how the El Cajon, CA real estate market performed in June 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 130
- Median Sale Price: $775,500
- Average Sale Price: $821,801
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $488
- Average Days on Market: 54
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.5%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to May, the median sale price in El Cajon moved 4.8% up (from $740,000 to $775,500). The number of homes sold was 13.0% up compared to the prior month (115 vs. 130). Average days on market shifted 11.5% down (61 days to 54 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to June 2025, the median sale price is 2.5% down (from $795,000 to $775,500). Sales volume is 10.2% up year-over-year.
What This Means
El Cajon's housing market is showing solid momentum as we head into summer. The median sale price of $775,500 represents a healthy 4.8% monthly gain, suggesting sustained buyer interest despite a slight 2.5% year-over-year decline. What's really encouraging is the acceleration in sales velocity — homes are moving off the market in 54 days now, down from 61 days last month. That's a meaningful improvement that points to better buyer-seller alignment. The 99.5% sale-to-list price ratio indicates sellers are still getting competitive offers, which means we haven't slipped into a buyer's market territory.
The inventory picture is more nuanced. With 583 active listings on the market, there's adequate selection for buyers, though many properties are taking 83 days to sell on average. That gap between 54 days for sold homes and 83 days for active listings suggests some listings may be overpriced or less competitive. The mix of single-family homes dominating sales reflects El Cajon's character as a family-oriented market, while the median asking price of $515,000 on active listings sits considerably below the $775,500 median sold price — likely indicating delayed listings or different property categories.
Overall, June shows a market in reasonable health with improving conditions month-over-month, though year-over-year trends remain modest.
El Cajon Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92021 | 50 | $746,250 | $459 | 48 |
| 92020 | 41 | $807,000 | $508 | 52 |
| 92019 | 39 | $825,000 | $507 | 62 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 88 | $842,500 | $541 |
| CONDOS | 16 | $421,500 | $478 |
| MOBILE | 15 | $245,000 | $212 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 4 | $1,152,500 | $447 |
| TOWNHOMES | 2 | $625,000 | $454 |
| LAND | 2 | $645,000 | N/A |
| CONDO | 2 | $477,500 | $417 |
| OTHER | 1 | $500,000 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 3 |
| $100K - $199K | 3 |
| $200K - $299K | 3 |
| $300K - $399K | 10 |
| $400K - $499K | 8 |
| $500K - $749K | 30 |
| $750K+ | 73 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 583 active listings in El Cajon with a median asking price of $515,000 and an average of 83 days on market.
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