El Cajon Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the El Cajon, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 116
- Median Sale Price: $735,000
- Average Sale Price: $773,916
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $448
- Average Days on Market: 61
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.9%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in El Cajon moved 1.0% down (from $742,500 to $735,000). The number of homes sold was 10.8% down compared to the prior month (130 vs. 116). Average days on market shifted 1.6% down (62 days to 61 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 0.2% down (from $736,500 to $735,000). Sales volume is 7.9% down year-over-year.
What This Means
El Cajon's housing market is showing signs of modest cooling as we head into summer. The median sale price ticked down just slightly to $735,000, though year-over-year we're essentially flat—suggesting prices have found a stable plateau rather than declining sharply. More notably, homes are selling at nearly 100% of asking price, which indicates that despite slower sales volume, there's still meaningful buyer demand. The 61-day average time on market is reasonable for this season, and the slight month-over-month improvement suggests homes aren't lingering excessively.
What's worth watching is the widening gap between what's selling versus what's listed. The 555 active listings with a median asking price of $490,000 tell us there's inventory out there, but it's often different from what's actually moving. Single-family homes dominate sales activity, while condos and townhomes represent smaller slices. The 10.8% decline in sales volume month-over-month is a bit concerning, though this may partly reflect normal seasonal patterns as we transition into May rather than a dramatic market shift.
Overall, El Cajon feels like a balanced, if slightly softening, market. Buyers still have leverage with homes hitting asking price, but inventory levels suggest sellers shouldn't expect bidding wars.
El Cajon Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92021 | 50 | $657,500 | $410 | 63 |
| 92020 | 36 | $802,500 | $509 | 54 |
| 92019 | 30 | $791,500 | $442 | 64 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 69 | $875,000 | $514 |
| MOBILE | 16 | $175,000 | $163 |
| CONDOS | 14 | $464,950 | $459 |
| TOWNHOMES | 8 | $551,500 | $441 |
| LAND | 5 | $630,000 | N/A |
| OTHER | 2 | $2,047,500 | $326 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 1 | $1,200,000 | $750 |
| CONDO | 1 | $610,000 | $430 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 4 |
| $100K - $199K | 8 |
| $200K - $299K | 4 |
| $300K - $399K | 5 |
| $400K - $499K | 7 |
| $500K - $749K | 32 |
| $750K+ | 56 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 555 active listings in El Cajon with a median asking price of $490,000 and an average of 76 days on market.
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