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Carson, CA home prices and housing market

2 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$792K1-yr changeUp1.2%

The typical home value in Carson, CA is $792K as of September 2026, up 1.2% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Carson ZIP code, the median list price is $842K and homes spend a median of 50 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Carson, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$792K
1-yr changeMedian across Carson ZIPs
+1.2%
ZIP markets live5 tracked in Carson
2
County
Los Angeles County

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12-month value trend

+1.2% over 12 months

Typical home value in Carson over the last 12 months: $783K in Sep 2025 to $792K in Sep 2026 (+1.2%).

Sep 2025$783K

Sep 2026$792K

Median Zillow home value index across Carson's ZIP codes.

Context

The typical home value in Carson is $792,424 as of September 2026, up 1.2% over the past year. That is modest growth, which points to a fairly stable citywide market rather than a fast-moving one. There were 65 homes for sale in September 2026, with 36 new listings coming on the market that month. Sellers are asking a median list price of $841,750, and homes are taking a median of 50 days to go under contract. About 15.9% of listings had a price cut, so some sellers are adjusting their expectations. For a Carson homeowner weighing a sale, the market looks balanced and patient, and realistic pricing from the start matters more than timing.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Carson, CA?

Typical home value

$792K

Up1.2%YoY

Median list price

$842K

Days on market

50

Homes for sale

65

Price cuts

15.9%

New listings

36

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Carson's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Carson, CA home prices over time

Typical home values in Carson, CA are up 1.2% over the past year, from $783K in September 2025 to $792K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Carson, CA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$792,424+1.2%
September 2025$783,370No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Carson ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Carson, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

Carson, CA is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers.

These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction.

Based on a median of 50 days on market and 16% of listings with a price cut in the typical Carson ZIP code, and 36 new listings against 65 active listings across Carson, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Carson housing market forecast 2027

+1.6%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 2 Carson ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 1.6% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Carson rose 1.2%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Carson?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Carson shows typical home values rising 1.6% by September 2027, after a 1.2% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 2 Carson ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Carson?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 5 Carson ZIP codes in total; the remaining 3 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Carson, CA home prices.

How much is a home in Carson worth?

The typical home value in Carson is $792,424 as of September 2026, up 1.2% over the past year. This is a citywide figure, so an individual home may be worth more or less.

How long does it take to sell a home in Carson?

Homes in Carson spent a median of 50 days on the market as of September 2026. Pricing carefully can help, since 15.9% of listings had a price cut.

How much competition is there for sellers in Carson?

There were 65 homes for sale in Carson in September 2026, with 36 new listings added that month. The median list price was $841,750.

Are home prices going up or down in Carson, CA?

Typical home values in Carson, CA are up 1.2% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Carson, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

Carson, CA is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers. These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction. Based on a median of 50 days on market and 16% of listings with a price cut in the typical Carson ZIP code, and 36 new listings against 65 active listings across Carson, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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