Is Los Angeles County, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Los Angeles County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

Since last year, Los Angeles County has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Los Angeles County is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Los Angeles County, CA

How much do homes in Los Angeles County, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$900,722

$603/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$50,732(+6.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Los Angeles County have sold for 6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Los Angeles County was $900,722 in October 2024, up 6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $603.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $499.3K$506K
+1.3%
2 $680.1K$723K
+6.3%
3 $827.1K$874.7K
+5.8%
4 $1.0M$1.0M
+9.2%
5+ $1.7M$1.8M
+4.3%

Summary: Los Angeles County housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 1.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 9.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 4.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Orange County
+14.9%
Los Angeles County
+6.0%
Ventura County
+6.0%
San Bernardino County
+5.5%
Kern County
+1.4%

Housing Supply in Los Angeles County, CA

How many homes are available in Los Angeles County, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
19,07020,355+6.7%

Summary: The Los Angeles County real estate market had 20,355 homes for sale in October 2024, a 6.7% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 9401,023
+8.8%
2 3,9864,116
+3.3%
3 6,5606,823
+4.0%
4 4,2674,673
+9.5%
5+ 3,3173,720
+12.1%

Summary: The Los Angeles County housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 8.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 3.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 9.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 12.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
3,6653,983+8.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

1,711 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

559 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

1,713 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Los Angeles County, you could pay more than the asking price. 43% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 3,983 homes were sold or pending in Los Angeles County in October 2024, up by 8.7% month-over-month. Of the 3,983 sold homes, 43% were sold under asking, 14% were sold at asking, and 43% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Los Angeles County, CA

How long does it take to sell a home in Los Angeles County, CA?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
29 Days35 Days+21.6%

Summary: Homes in Los Angeles County had an average of 35 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 21.6% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

2,477 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

1,127 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

379 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Los Angeles County are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During October 2024, 3983 homes were sold in Los Angeles County; 62% of homes were sold within 30 days, 28% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 10% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 17 Days Ago

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