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La Jolla, CA home prices and housing market

1 ZIP market liveData updated September 2026Typical value$2.35M1-yr changeUp5.6%

The typical home value in La Jolla, CA is $2.35M as of September 2026, up 5.6% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical La Jolla ZIP code, the median list price is $2.9M and homes spend a median of 57 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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La Jolla, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$2.35M
1-yr changeMedian across La Jolla ZIPs
+5.6%
ZIP markets live5 tracked in La Jolla
1
County
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12-month value trend

+5.6% over 12 months

Typical home value in La Jolla over the last 12 months: $2.22M in Sep 2025 to $2.35M in Sep 2026 (+5.6%).

Sep 2025$2.22M

Sep 2026$2.35M

Median Zillow home value index across La Jolla's ZIP codes.

Context

La Jolla's housing market remains strong, with typical home values reaching $2,349,327, up 5.6% over the past year as of September 2026. The median list price sits at $2,902,500, and there are 185 homes for sale across the city. New listings totaled 60 in September 2026, while homes spend a median of 57 days on market. About 14.2% of listings have received a price cut. For owners considering a sale, the steady appreciation and moderate market inventory suggest favorable conditions, though the relatively long market time means patience and pricing strategy remain important.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in La Jolla, CA?

Typical home value

$2.35M

Up5.6%YoY

Median list price

$2.9M

Days on market

57

Homes for sale

185

Price cuts

14.2%

New listings

60

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

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

Prices over time

La Jolla, CA home prices over time

Typical home values in La Jolla, CA are up 5.6% over the past year, from $2.22M in September 2025 to $2.35M in September 2026.

Typical home value in La Jolla, CA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$2,349,327+5.6%
September 2025$2,224,072No prior year

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

Market balance

Is La Jolla, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

La Jolla, CA is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers.

The signals are mixed: relatively few listings have cut their asking price, but homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction.

Based on a median of 57 days on market and 14% of listings with a price cut in the typical La Jolla ZIP code, and 60 new listings against 185 active listings across La Jolla, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

La Jolla housing market forecast 2027

+1.0%

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

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 1 La Jolla ZIP code, points to typical home values rising 1.0% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in La Jolla rose 5.6%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in La Jolla?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for La Jolla shows typical home values rising 1.0% by September 2027, after a 5.6% 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 La Jolla 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 La Jolla?

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 La Jolla ZIP codes in total; the remaining 4 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about La Jolla, CA home prices.

What is a typical home value in La Jolla?

As of September 2026, the typical home value in La Jolla is $2,349,327, which represents a 5.6% increase over the past year.

How many homes are currently for sale in La Jolla?

There are 185 homes for sale in La Jolla as of September 2026, with 60 new listings added during that month.

How long do homes typically stay on the market in La Jolla?

The median days on market for La Jolla is 57 days as of September 2026, with a median list price of $2,902,500.

Are home prices going up or down in La Jolla, CA?

Typical home values in La Jolla, CA are up 5.6% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is La Jolla, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

La Jolla, CA is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers. The signals are mixed: relatively few listings have cut their asking price, but homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction. Based on a median of 57 days on market and 14% of listings with a price cut in the typical La Jolla ZIP code, and 60 new listings against 185 active listings across La Jolla, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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