Escondido Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Escondido, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 145
- Median Sale Price: $858,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,443,285
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $857
- Average Days on Market: 68
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 98.9%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Escondido moved 4.3% up (from $822,500 to $858,000). The number of homes sold was 0.7% up compared to the prior month (144 vs. 145). Average days on market shifted 1.5% up (67 days to 68 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 3.4% up (from $830,000 to $858,000). Sales volume is 17.9% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Escondido's housing market is showing modest but steady momentum as we head into summer. The median sale price of $858,000 represents a healthy 4.3% bump from April and continues the upward trajectory from last year's $830,000. What's particularly encouraging is that homes are selling close to asking price—that 98.9% ratio suggests sellers have priced realistically and buyers are willing to meet them. The slight uptick in days on market from 67 to 68 is negligible and nothing to worry about; homes are still moving reasonably quickly for a market with 520 active listings.
The year-over-year data tells a more compelling story than the month-to-month figures. With median prices up 3.4% annually and sales volume jumping 17.9%, it appears the market has found better footing than it had a year ago. The single-family home dominance (104 of 145 sales) confirms that Escondido remains primarily a detached-home market. However, note the wide gap between median ($858,000) and average ($1.44 million) prices—a handful of luxury sales are skewing the averages upward, so don't assume the typical Escondido home costs anywhere near $1.4 million. For now, this market feels balanced and appropriately paced for late spring.
Escondido Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92026 | 56 | $777,500 | $1,500 | 63 |
| 92027 | 41 | $880,000 | $442 | 73 |
| 92025 | 27 | $750,000 | $482 | 69 |
| 92029 | 21 | $1,250,000 | $464 | 70 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 104 | $940,000 | $1,027 |
| MOBILE | 15 | $260,000 | $318 |
| CONDOS | 13 | $575,000 | $469 |
| TOWNHOMES | 11 | $669,000 | $467 |
| LAND | 1 | $320,000 | N/A |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 1 | $1,222,000 | $543 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $100K - $199K | 5 |
| $200K - $299K | 3 |
| $300K - $399K | 5 |
| $400K - $499K | 4 |
| $500K - $749K | 30 |
| $750K+ | 98 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 520 active listings in Escondido with a median asking price of $825,000 and an average of 70 days on market.
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