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Cerritos, CA home prices and housing market

1 ZIP market liveData updated September 2026Typical value$1.09M1-yr changeUp3.6%

The typical home value in Cerritos, CA is $1.09M as of September 2026, up 3.6% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Cerritos ZIP code, the median list price is $1.08M and homes spend a median of 36 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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The coverage

Cerritos, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$1.09M
1-yr changeMedian across Cerritos ZIPs
+3.6%
ZIP markets live
1
County
Los Angeles County

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12-month value trend

+3.6% over 12 months

Typical home value in Cerritos over the last 12 months: $1.05M in Sep 2025 to $1.09M in Sep 2026 (+3.6%).

Sep 2025$1.05M

Sep 2026$1.09M

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

Context

Cerritos is an expensive market by any measure, with a typical home value of $1,087,731 as of September 2026, up 3.6% over the past year. The median list price sits at $1,079,950, so sellers are generally asking close to what homes are worth. Inventory is thin. There were 36 homes for sale in September 2026, with 32 new listings coming on that month. Homes are moving at a steady pace, with a median of 36 days on market. Only 13.8% of listings had a price cut, which suggests most sellers are pricing realistically and buyers are still showing up. For a Cerritos homeowner weighing a sale, the data points to a market where well-priced homes sell without much drama, though limited competition among buyers means overpricing can still leave a listing sitting.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Cerritos, CA?

Typical home value

$1.09M

Up3.6%YoY

Median list price

$1.08M

Days on market

36

Homes for sale

36

Price cuts

13.8%

New listings

32

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

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

Prices over time

Cerritos, CA home prices over time

Typical home values in Cerritos, CA are up 3.6% over the past year, from $1.05M in September 2025 to $1.09M in September 2026.

Typical home value in Cerritos, CA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$1,087,731+3.6%
September 2025$1,050,086No prior year

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

Market balance

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

Cerritos, CA leans toward a seller's market.

Relatively few listings have cut their asking price and homes for sale are scarce relative to new listings, which usually gives sellers the stronger position.

Based on a median of 36 days on market and 14% of listings with a price cut in the typical Cerritos ZIP code, and 32 new listings against 36 active listings across Cerritos, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Cerritos housing market forecast 2027

+1.7%

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

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 1 Cerritos ZIP code, points to typical home values rising 1.7% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Cerritos rose 3.6%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Cerritos?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Cerritos shows typical home values rising 1.7% by September 2027, after a 3.6% 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). 1 Cerritos ZIP code has 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 Cerritos?

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.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Cerritos, CA home prices.

How much is a home in Cerritos worth?

The typical home value in Cerritos was $1,087,731 as of September 2026, up 3.6% over the past year. That is a citywide figure, so individual homes will vary by size, condition, and neighborhood.

How fast are homes selling in Cerritos?

Homes spent a median of 36 days on market as of September 2026. With only 36 homes for sale and 32 new listings that month, inventory remains limited.

Are Cerritos sellers cutting their prices?

About 13.8% of listings had a price cut as of September 2026. With a median list price of $1,079,950, most sellers appear to be pricing close to market value from the start.

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

Typical home values in Cerritos, CA are up 3.6% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

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

Cerritos, CA leans toward a seller's market. Relatively few listings have cut their asking price and homes for sale are scarce relative to new listings, which usually gives sellers the stronger position. Based on a median of 36 days on market and 14% of listings with a price cut in the typical Cerritos ZIP code, and 32 new listings against 36 active listings across Cerritos, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

How long do homes take to sell in Cerritos, CA?

In the typical Cerritos ZIP code, homes spend a median of 36 days on market as of September 2026, based on Realtor.com listing data. Pricing and condition decide how fast any one home sells, so treat the median as a benchmark rather than a promise.

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