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El Monte, CA home prices and housing market

2 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$753K1-yr changeUp1.0%

The typical home value in El Monte, CA is $753K as of September 2026, up 1.0% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical El Monte ZIP code, the median list price is $749K and homes spend a median of 53 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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The coverage

El Monte, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$753K
1-yr changeMedian across El Monte ZIPs
+1.0%
ZIP markets live3 tracked in El Monte
2
County
Los Angeles County

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12-month value trend

+1.0% over 12 months

Typical home value in El Monte over the last 12 months: $746K in Sep 2025 to $753K in Sep 2026 (+1.0%).

Sep 2025$746K

Sep 2026$753K

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

Context

The typical home value in El Monte is $755,549, up 1.2% over the past year as of August 2026. The median list price sits at $749,250, with 60 homes currently for sale and 22 new listings added in September 2026. Homes are taking a median of 53 days on the market, and 14.4% of listings have seen price reductions. The market is moving at a deliberate pace, which means sellers should be realistic about pricing and timeline if they decide to list.

The numbers

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

Typical home value

$753K

Up1.0%YoY

Median list price

$749K

Days on market

53

Homes for sale

60

Price cuts

14.4%

New listings

22

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

Figures reflect El Monte'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 Monte, CA home prices over time

Typical home values in El Monte, CA are up 1.0% over the past year, from $746K in September 2025 to $753K in September 2026.

Typical home value in El Monte, CA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$752,790+1.0%
September 2025$745,691No prior year

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

Market balance

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

El Monte, CA leans toward a seller's market.

Relatively few listings have cut their asking price, which usually gives sellers the stronger position.

Based on a median of 53 days on market and 14% of listings with a price cut in the typical El Monte ZIP code, and 22 new listings against 60 active listings across El Monte, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

El Monte housing market forecast 2027

+1.3%

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

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 2 El Monte ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 1.3% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in El Monte rose 1.0%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in El Monte?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for El Monte shows typical home values rising 1.3% by September 2027, after a 1.0% 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 El Monte 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 Monte?

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 3 El Monte 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 Monte, CA home prices.

What is a typical home worth in El Monte?

The typical home value in El Monte is $755,549 as of August 2026, representing a 1.2% increase over the past year.

How long do homes stay on the market in El Monte?

The median time on market in El Monte is 53 days as of September 2026.

How many homes are currently for sale in El Monte?

There are 60 homes for sale in El Monte as of September 2026, with 22 new listings added that month.

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

Typical home values in El Monte, CA are up 1.0% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

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

El Monte, CA leans toward a seller's market. Relatively few listings have cut their asking price, which usually gives sellers the stronger position. Based on a median of 53 days on market and 14% of listings with a price cut in the typical El Monte ZIP code, and 22 new listings against 60 active listings across El Monte, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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