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National City

One of the most accessible price points in the county — a diverse, revitalizing bayside city minutes from downtown San Diego and the waterfront.

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This report covers National City (ZIP 91950) — a central, value-oriented South Bay city on San Diego Bay. Figures lead with the trailing-3-month median to keep the read steady.
All Homes
$727,000
Median · trailing 3 mo  ▲ 21% / 5-yr
3.5Months supply
14Days on market
99.2%Of original price
$549Price / sq ft
Recent

Up ~21% over five years

National City offers real value close to the city center, and buyers are responding: homes sell in about two weeks and right around ask. Affordability keeps demand steady.

Present · August 2026

Where it stands today

The trailing-3-month median sits around $727,000, with about 3.5 months of supply, homes selling near 99.2% of original price, and a median of roughly 14 days on market.

What It Means For You

For buyers

National City is a rare affordable foothold this close to downtown and the bay, so well-priced homes move fast. Come pre-approved and ready to compete.

For sellers

With homes selling in about two weeks at roughly full ask, National City sellers benefit from steady, value-driven demand. Prepare well and price to the trend.

Outlook & What to Watch

Inventory

Supply is running around 3.5 months. As long as listings stay scarce, prices hold firm; a meaningful rise in inventory would be the first sign of easing.

Mortgage rates

Rates sit higher than they were a couple of years ago — the main headwind on demand. A meaningful drop would likely bring buyers off the sidelines quickly.

National City in focus

Affordability and a central location keep National City's market active and seller-favored, with quick sales and firm pricing at a friendlier entry point than most of San Diego.

Read the trend, not the month

This is a focused market, so a single month's median can spike or dip. Weigh the multi-year trajectory — the bold trend line above — over any one data point.

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