San Diego prices are expected to edge higher in 2026, keeping affordability in focus. Buyers may see more options, but strategy still matters.

San Diego’s median sale price reached ~$927K, with prices ↑~1% yearly and ↑~1% MoM, showing modest current movement rather than a sharp surge.
Compared with Early-Q2 2019, San Diego’s median sale price is ↑~60%, reflecting a major long-term shift since pre-pandemic conditions for local buyers and sellers.
National median prices reached ~$396K, ↑~2% yearly and ↑~2% MoM, giving San Diego sellers a useful broader-market benchmark for pricing conversations today.
Experts expect affordability to slowly improve as price growth cools and wages rise, but buyers and sellers should plan for uneven conditions.
The market appears early in a gradual reset, so careful pricing, financing preparation, and local guidance matter as conditions adjust beyond 2026.