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El Cajon, CA home prices and housing market

3 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$824K1-yr changeUp0.3%

The typical home value in El Cajon, CA is $824K as of September 2026, up 0.3% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical El Cajon ZIP code, the median list price is $769K and homes spend a median of 44 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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The coverage

El Cajon, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$824K
1-yr changeMedian across El Cajon ZIPs
+0.3%
ZIP markets live4 tracked in El Cajon
3
County
San Diego County

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12-month value trend

+0.3% over 12 months

Typical home value in El Cajon over the last 12 months: $822K in Sep 2025 to $824K in Sep 2026 (+0.3%).

Sep 2025$822K

Sep 2026$824K

Median Zillow home value index across El Cajon's ZIP codes.

Context

The typical home value in El Cajon is $824,128, up 0.3% over the past year as of September 2026. That is essentially flat growth, which suggests a market holding steady rather than climbing. There were 234 homes for sale in September 2026, with 114 new listings coming on during that period. Homes are taking a median of 44 days to sell, so buyers have some time to compare options. About 19.2% of listings had a price cut, a sign that some sellers are starting too high and adjusting. The median list price sits at $769,494, below the typical value, which hints at softer expectations among sellers. For a homeowner weighing a sale, this is a patient, balanced market where realistic pricing matters more than timing.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in El Cajon, CA?

Typical home value

$824K

Up0.3%YoY

Median list price

$769K

Days on market

44

Homes for sale

234

Price cuts

19.2%

New listings

114

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

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

Prices over time

El Cajon, CA home prices over time

Typical home values in El Cajon, CA are up 0.3% over the past year, from $822K in September 2025 to $824K in September 2026.

Typical home value in El Cajon, CA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$824,128+0.3%
September 2025$821,924No prior year

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

Market balance

Is El Cajon, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

El Cajon, 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 44 days on market and 19% of listings with a price cut in the typical El Cajon ZIP code, and 114 new listings against 234 active listings across El Cajon, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

El Cajon housing market forecast 2027

+0.6%

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

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 3 El Cajon ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 0.6% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in El Cajon rose 0.3%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in El Cajon?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for El Cajon shows typical home values rising 0.6% by September 2027, after a 0.3% 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). 3 El Cajon 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 El Cajon?

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 4 El Cajon ZIP codes in total; the remaining 1 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about El Cajon, CA home prices.

How much is a home in El Cajon worth?

The typical home value in El Cajon is $824,128 as of September 2026, up 0.3% over the past year. This is a citywide figure, so individual homes will vary based on size, condition, and location.

How long does it take to sell a home in El Cajon?

Homes in El Cajon spent a median of 44 days on the market as of September 2026. Well-priced homes can move faster, while overpriced listings may sit longer.

Are sellers cutting prices in El Cajon?

Yes, 19.2% of listings in El Cajon had a price cut as of September 2026. With a median list price of $769,494 and 234 homes for sale, pricing accurately from the start helps avoid reductions.

Are home prices going up or down in El Cajon, CA?

Typical home values in El Cajon, CA are up 0.3% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is El Cajon, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

El Cajon, 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 44 days on market and 19% of listings with a price cut in the typical El Cajon ZIP code, and 114 new listings against 234 active listings across El Cajon, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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