Long Beach Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Long Beach, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 247
- Median Sale Price: $900,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,080,127
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $652
- Average Days on Market: 81
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.7%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Long Beach moved 5.0% up (from $857,500 to $900,000). The number of homes sold was 2.1% up compared to the prior month (242 vs. 247). Average days on market shifted 17.4% up (69 days to 81 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 4.2% up (from $863,500 to $900,000). Sales volume is 11.3% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Long Beach's housing market is showing resilience heading into summer, with prices climbing steadily and homes moving at a healthy clip. The median sale price hit $900,000 in May, up 5 percent month-over-month and 4.2 percent year-over-year, signaling sustained buyer interest despite the typical seasonal slowdown that usually hits after spring. Homes are selling at nearly full asking price with a 99.7 percent sale-to-list ratio, which tells us sellers still have leverage but it's not a runaway seller's market either. The single-family home segment continues to dominate sales at 247 transactions, suggesting families are still prioritizing detached properties even at premium price points.
The one caution flag here is the jump in days on market, which stretched from 69 to 81 days month-over-month. That's a meaningful increase, particularly paired with growing active inventory at over 1,000 listings. It suggests the market is cooling slightly as we move away from spring season—homes aren't sitting abandoned, but they're taking longer to find buyers. For sellers, this means pricing strategically and presentation matter more than they did two months ago. The overall picture remains balanced: steady appreciation, solid sales, but moderating momentum rather than explosive growth.
Long Beach Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90802 | 48 | $502,000 | $612 | 95 |
| 90803 | 32 | $1,552,500 | $804 | 80 |
| 90805 | 30 | $710,000 | $583 | 59 |
| 90808 | 28 | $1,100,000 | $702 | 47 |
| 90815 | 27 | $1,075,000 | $740 | 57 |
| 90804 | 22 | $855,000 | $519 | 55 |
| 90806 | 15 | $790,000 | $557 | 43 |
| 90813 | 15 | $950,000 | $393 | 278 |
| 90807 | 12 | $1,306,250 | $609 | 43 |
| 90814 | 11 | $837,500 | $743 | 76 |
| 90810 | 7 | $700,000 | $683 | 59 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 127 | $950,000 | $731 |
| CONDOS | 50 | $507,500 | $628 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 47 | $1,190,000 | $472 |
| CONDO | 8 | $417,500 | $509 |
| OTHER | 8 | $1,595,000 | $284 |
| TOWNHOMES | 6 | $899,500 | $493 |
| MOBILE | 1 | $160,000 | $119 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $100K - $199K | 1 |
| $200K - $299K | 6 |
| $300K - $399K | 16 |
| $400K - $499K | 16 |
| $500K - $749K | 60 |
| $750K+ | 148 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 1,055 active listings in Long Beach with a median asking price of $879,900 and an average of 62 days on market.
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