San Diego County’s Median Home Price Climbs to $900,000 in May, Reports SDAR

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (June 16, 2025) — The Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® (SDAR) reports that the overall median sales price for residential properties in San Diego County reached $900,000 in May 2025, marking a 2.9% increase over the previous month.

In its latest residential real estate market update, SDAR states that the median price for an existing, single‑family detached home stood at $1,100,000 in May—a 0.9% increase compared to April 2025. Monthly median prices for detached homes have steadily risen from $1,010,000 in December 2024 to $1,100,000 in May 2025, highlighting sustained growth in the market.

For attached homes, including townhomes and condominiums, the median price rose 1.1% to $690,000, up from $675,000 in April and $679,950 in March.

The property type with the largest price gain in May was single-family homes, where the median jumped 4.5% to $1,050,000.

Market Highlights – May 2025:

• Fastest-selling price range: $1.25 M–$2 M (32 days on market)

• Slowest-selling price range: Over $5 M (61 days on market)

• Largest sales volume gain: Homes priced under $250,000 (up 27.8%)

• Closed sales: Decreased 6.9% for detached homes; decreased 14.0% for attached homes month-over-month

• Inventory: Rose 34.6% overall compared to April; detached home inventory up 25.6%

• Biggest inventory increase: Condos and townhomes (up 49.8%)

• Housing supply index: 2.9 months for single‑family homes (up from 2.6 in April), 3.7 months for attached homes (up from 3.4)

• Pending sales (June 2024–May 2025): Up 3.6% year-over-year

• Monthly pending sales: Down 3.7% for detached homes; down 9.0% for attached homes

• Largest pending sales growth by home size: Homes between 3,001–4,000 sq ft (up 8.4%)

“The market is showing a strong upward trend in pricing, especially in the detached home segment,” said Chris Anderson, 2025 President of the Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS®. “While closed and pending sales dipped slightly last month, inventory continues to improve, giving buyers more options in a still‑competitive environment.”

The housing supply index, which reflects how long it would take to sell the current inventory at existing sales rates, rose in May. For single‑family homes, supply increased to 2.9 months, while attached homes reached 3.7 months—both signaling a gradual shift toward a more balanced market.

For more detailed market statistics and analysis, visit www.SDAR.com.

Media Contact:
Kelly Christensen
Chief Marketing Officer,  The Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS®
[email protected] | (858) 715‑8000