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City Market Report · Data as of August 2026

La Jolla

The Jewel — San Diego's prestige coastal enclave, from the Village and the coves to the Muirlands and inland canyons.

$2.39M
Median Sale Price
Trailing 3 months
▲ 40%
Price Trend
Over 5 years
3.7 mo
Months of Supply
▼ 28.8% YoY
17 days
Days on Market
▼ 43.3% YoY
96.3%
Of Original List
▲ 3.1% YoY
Historic Valuation · 5-Year Trend

Median sale price, 2021–2026

Monthly median sale price (light line) with a 3-month trend (bold line). La Jolla is a smaller market, so any single month can swing — the multi-year trend is the better guide. Source: InfoSparks / CRMLS (ShowingTime), Residential.
Recent

Up ~40% over five years

La Jolla is a large, varied luxury market — noisy month to month, but on a clear long-run climb. On a smoothed basis, La Jolla's median has risen roughly 40% over the past five years, and it's pushed back toward record territory in 2026.

Present · August 2026

Where it stands today

The recent median sits around $2.39M, with about 3.7 months of supply, homes selling near 96.3% of original list, and a median of roughly 17 days on market.

What It Means For You

For buyers

The Village and beachfront carry the biggest premium; Muirlands and inland offer more space for the budget. With supply around 3.7 months and homes going near 96.3% of list, come in fully pre-approved and ready to move.

For sellers

Prestige demand runs deep here — the differentiator is condition and staging at this price point. Priced right, La Jolla homes are selling close to ask in about 17 days.

Outlook & What to Watch

Inventory

Supply is running around 3.7 months. As long as listings stay scarce, prices hold firm; a rise in inventory would be the first sign of easing.

Mortgage rates

Rates sit higher than a year ago — the main headwind on demand. A meaningful drop would likely bring buyers off the sidelines fast.

Sub-markets

La Jolla spans the Village and beach (top premium), the Muirlands and Country Club, and more attainable pockets toward UTC/inland. Sub-area breakdowns coming.

Read the trend, not the month

La Jolla is a smaller market, so a single month's median can spike or dip. Weigh the multi-year trajectory over any one data point.

Thinking about buying or selling in La Jolla? For an honest read on your specific street and price point, reach out — 619-889-0708.