Poway Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Poway, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 56
- Median Sale Price: $1,280,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,617,431
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $643
- Average Days on Market: 77
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.1%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Poway moved 9.7% down (from $1,417,500 to $1,280,000). The number of homes sold was 12.0% up compared to the prior month (50 vs. 56). Average days on market shifted 2.7% up (75 days to 77 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 2.7% up (from $1,246,471 to $1,280,000). Sales volume is 12.0% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Poway's housing market is showing mixed signals this May. While sales volume jumped 12 percent from April, this uptick likely reflects improved data collection rather than genuine buyer enthusiasm—a correction to incomplete reporting from earlier months. The more telling story lies in pricing trends. The month-over-month median price dip of 9.7 percent suggests seasonal softening as spring inventory builds, which is typical for May. However, year-over-year the median is still up 2.7 percent, indicating the market remains fundamentally stronger than last May, even if momentum has cooled.
What's encouraging is the near-perfect sale-to-list ratio of 99.1 percent and the relatively tight 77 days on market, both suggesting homes are still attracting serious offers quickly. But the 139 active listings—up from prior months—hint at rising supply. Interestingly, the gap between median and average prices is large at $1.28 million versus $1.62 million, signaling that luxury sales are skewing the average upward while typical homes cluster around that lower median range.
For buyers, Poway remains a competitive market, but the growing inventory and modest seasonal slowdown may offer slightly better negotiating room than earlier in the year.
Poway Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92064 | 55 | $1,265,000 | $644 | 77 |
| 92131 | 1 | $2,650,000 | $555 | 42 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 48 | $1,404,950 | $666 |
| CONDOS | 4 | $817,000 | $539 |
| LAND | 2 | $2,407,000 | N/A |
| MOBILE | 1 | $121,000 | $116 |
| TOWNHOMES | 1 | $766,000 | $466 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $100K - $199K | 1 |
| $300K - $399K | 1 |
| $500K - $749K | 2 |
| $750K+ | 52 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 139 active listings in Poway with a median asking price of $1,330,000 and an average of 86 days on market.
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