Los Angeles, CA metro area Housing Market

Cool Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the Los Angeles, CA metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.

Data period: January 2026

Median Sale Price

$880K

0.6% YoY

Days on Market

69 days

15.0% YoY

Active Inventory

13,787

5.3% YoY

Homes Sold

2,888

4.7% YoY

Cool Market

Buyer activity is slowing, creating more negotiating room.

Los Angeles, CA metro area Market Summary

The Los Angeles, CA metro area housing market is cooling down. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $880K, down 0.6% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 69 days on the market, 15.0% longer than a year ago.

There are 13,787 homes for sale — 5.3% fewer than last year. With 4.8 months of supply, this is a balanced market. 5,732 new listings were added during this period, down 8.3% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 98.8% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 32.2% of homes sell above their asking price. 17.6% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

73

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 4.8
Days on Market 69
Price Drops 17.6%
Sale-to-List Ratio 98.8%
Market Temperature Cool

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $423K) 108.1%
Days on Market (National: 66) 4.5%
Inventory (National: 1,210,379) 98.9%

vs. California Median

Median Price (California: $780K) 12.8%
Days on Market (California: 60) 15.0%

Investor Takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. Prices are 108% above the national median. Focus on rent-to-price ratios to ensure deals still cash flow.

Los Angeles, CA metro area Market Trends

Median Sale Price

Median Days on Market

Active Inventory

Homes Sold

Price per Square Foot

Sale-to-List Ratio

New Listings

Listings with Price Drops

Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$954K

Price per Sq Ft

$574

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.8%

Months of Supply

4.8

Sold Above List

32.2%

Price Drops

17.6%

New Listings

5,732

8.3% YoY

Pending Sales

3,772

Off Market in 2 Weeks

27.8%

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