Market Intelligence Report — CA-080

Los Angeles, CA

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-CA-04
Updated: April 2026
Cooling
Median Listing
$1.10M
-8.1% YOY
Pending Ratio
0.41
-3.7% YOY
Active Inventory
17,489
+6.8% YOY
Median DOM
46 Days
+4.6% YOY

The Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim market is exhibiting cooling conditions, evidenced by a pending ratio of 0.41. Active listings have increased by 6.8% year-over-year, contributing to more choices for demand that is not keeping pace.

The market is experiencing a deceleration in demand absorption, with the pending ratio at 0.41 and a year-over-year decline of 3.7%. While new listings have slightly decreased by 3.3% year-over-year, active listings have expanded by 6.8%, indicating a growing inventory. Median listing prices have seen an 8.1% year-over-year decline to $1,098,500, with median days on market rising by 4.6% to 46 days, suggesting property absorption is slowing.

Westside resets while east-side hillside enclaves stay competitive.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

The current market dynamics suggest a weakening of urgency in demand, with a pending ratio of 0.41 reflecting a more moderate pace of transactions. The increase in active listings gives demand more options, reducing pressure for rapid decisions. This environment necessitates greater price discipline from sellers.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price has declined by 8.8% year-over-year to $2,284,429, outpacing the 8.1% decline in the median listing price. This widening spread, in conjunction with a 3.3% year-over-year decrease in median $/sqft, suggests particular softness within the higher-priced segments of the market.

Supply Dynamics

17,489 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 9,142 per month.

Pricing Pressure
13.2%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -1.1% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$1K

Median price per square foot has moved -3.3% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.41

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

Metro Demographics

MSA Population
12.9M
Metro Area
Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim
CBSA Code
31080
State
CA
Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Los Angeles?+

    As of April 2026, the Los Angeles metro is classified as Cooling. Pending ratio is 0.41 with median days on market at 46.

  • Are home prices dropping in Los Angeles?+

    Median listing price is $1.10M, -8.1% year over year. 13.2% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Los Angeles?+

    The typical listing sits 46 days on market, a +4.6% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 9,142 per month.

  • What's happening in the Los Angeles luxury market?+

    The average listing price has declined by 8.8% year-over-year to $2,284,429, outpacing the 8.1% decline in the median listing price. This widening spread, in conjunction with a 3.3% year-over-year decrease in median $/sqft, suggests particular softness within the higher-priced segments of the market.

  • Where can I find a trusted Los Angeles real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Los Angeles agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

Vintage: April 2026 · CBSA 31080 · 1mo history