Will Home Prices Drop in Los Angeles in 2026?
September 2026 city data does not support a single universal answer. It shows a buyer's market, with 7.0 months of supply, while the median sale price is up 4.6% year over year. This is not a forecast for an individual home.
The figures below are Los Angeles city figures from InfoSparks / CRMLS, last updated September 2026. They describe where the Los Angeles city market page stands today. They do not predict where any price goes next, and they do not describe your street, your property type, or your price band.
The September 2026 data
| Los Angeles city metric | September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1,743,558 |
| Year-over-year change in median sale price | +4.6% |
| Average days on market | 44 |
| Months of supply | 7.0 |
| Active listings | 4,427 |
| Homes sold in the reporting period | 712 |
Source: InfoSparks / CRMLS, Los Angeles city figures, last updated September 2026. These are city-level figures, not county or neighborhood figures.
Why median price and supply can move differently
Median sale price only describes homes that closed. Months of supply describes how many homes are waiting for buyers relative to the pace of sales. A median can rise year over year because of the mix of homes that sold, while the number of active listings still gives buyers plenty of choice. Both can be true at once.
A median also blends every neighborhood and price band in the city. A condo near the coast, a starter home inland, and a hillside property each sit in a different segment, so the city-wide median is a starting point, not a verdict on your home. For wider context, see the Los Angeles County market page and the September 2026 Southern California market update. County figures are a different scope from city figures and should not be mixed with them.
What sellers can do with this data
- Compare against active competition. With 4,427 active listings in the city, your buyer is also looking at other homes. Review the homes currently for sale that are most like yours.
- Price from recent comparable sales. Closed comparable sales in your segment are a stronger guide than a city-wide median.
- Prepare and market the property well. In a market with 7.0 months of supply, condition, photography, and presentation help a listing stand out.
- Reassess if feedback is weak. If showings and buyer feedback are thin during the launch period, review price and presentation with your agent rather than waiting.
Next step
If you want a market read for a specific address, contact Paul for a conversation about your home, your timeline, and your numbers. Outcomes depend on the property and the buyers who see it. You can also read the Los Angeles city page for current city figures.
Frequently asked questions
Will home prices drop in Los Angeles in 2026?
September 2026 city data does not support a single universal answer. InfoSparks / CRMLS figures for the city of Los Angeles, last updated September 2026, show a buyer's market with 7.0 months of supply while the median sale price is up 4.6% year over year. This is not a forecast for an individual home.
Why can median price rise while months of supply is high?
The median sale price describes homes that closed, while months of supply compares active listings with the pace of sales. The mix of homes that sold can lift the median even when buyers have plenty of choice.
What should a Los Angeles seller do in a buyer's market?
Compare your home against active competition, price from recent comparable sales, prepare and market the property well, and reassess price and presentation if buyer feedback is weak during the launch period.