Cities with the most expensive homes in the San Diego metro area

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July 21, 2026
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Cities with the most expensive homes in the San Diego metro area

Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, plays a huge role for buyers.

The typical home value in the United States was $372,057 in June, 1.1% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of July 16, the sits at 6.55%.

Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.

compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the San Diego metro area using data from . Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018. Data was available for 43 cities and towns.

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#30. Lemon Grove, CA

- Typical home value: $765,135
- 1-year price change: -0.9%
- 5-year price change: +20.9%

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#29. Santa Ysabel, CA

- Typical home value: $770,624
- 1-year price change: +0.2%
- 5-year price change: +15.9%

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#28. Spring Valley, CA

- Typical home value: $778,195
- 1-year price change: -0.9%
- 5-year price change: +19.2%

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#27. Escondido, CA

- Typical home value: $798,611
- 1-year price change: -0.9%
- 5-year price change: +23.4%

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#26. Santee, CA

- Typical home value: $799,400
- 1-year price change: -2.7%
- 5-year price change: +20.0%

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#25. Ramona, CA

- Typical home value: $814,652
- 1-year price change: -0.6%
- 5-year price change: +17.1%

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#24. El Cajon, CA

- Typical home value: $816,132
- 1-year price change: -1.4%
- 5-year price change: +20.3%

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#23. Lakeside, CA

- Typical home value: $821,084
- 1-year price change: +0.2%
- 5-year price change: +20.4%

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#22. Pauma Valley, CA

- Typical home value: $824,681
- 1-year price change: +2.0%
- 5-year price change: +22.5%

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#21. Chula Vista, CA

- Typical home value: $849,516
- 1-year price change: -0.3%
- 5-year price change: +22.4%

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#20. Imperial Beach, CA

- Typical home value: $858,721
- 1-year price change: +2.1%
- 5-year price change: +14.1%

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#19. Oceanside, CA

- Typical home value: $877,395
- 1-year price change: +0.1%
- 5-year price change: +28.8%

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#18. Vista, CA

- Typical home value: $883,373
- 1-year price change: +0.1%
- 5-year price change: +29.3%

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#17. Fallbrook, CA

- Typical home value: $889,369
- 1-year price change: +0.2%
- 5-year price change: +22.9%

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#16. La Mesa, CA

- Typical home value: $900,788
- 1-year price change: -0.3%
- 5-year price change: +22.0%

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#15. Pala, CA

- Typical home value: $927,779
- 1-year price change: +4.6%
- 5-year price change: +33.7%

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#14. Valley Center, CA

- Typical home value: $944,335
- 1-year price change: -0.5%
- 5-year price change: +18.7%

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#13. San Marcos, CA

- Typical home value: $957,606
- 1-year price change: -1.1%
- 5-year price change: +25.4%

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#12. Alpine, CA

- Typical home value: $971,173
- 1-year price change: +1.5%
- 5-year price change: +25.3%

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#11. San Diego, CA

- Typical home value: $1,002,065
- 1-year price change: -1.7%
- 5-year price change: +24.4%

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#10. Bonsall, CA

- Typical home value: $1,018,110
- 1-year price change: -1.0%
- 5-year price change: +21.9%

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#9. Jamul, CA

- Typical home value: $1,044,190
- 1-year price change: +0.9%
- 5-year price change: +20.7%

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#8. Bonita, CA

- Typical home value: $1,147,964
- 1-year price change: +2.8%
- 5-year price change: +34.0%

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#7. Poway, CA

- Typical home value: $1,229,567
- 1-year price change: -2.6%
- 5-year price change: +29.6%

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#6. Carlsbad, CA

- Typical home value: $1,387,670
- 1-year price change: -10.2%
- 5-year price change: +29.4%

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#5. Encinitas, CA

- Typical home value: $1,937,012
- 1-year price change: +4.0%
- 5-year price change: +36.1%

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#4. Solana Beach, CA

- Typical home value: $2,257,688
- 1-year price change: +6.1%
- 5-year price change: +41.3%

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#3. Coronado, CA

- Typical home value: $2,594,706
- 1-year price change: +4.8%
- 5-year price change: +34.9%

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#2. Del Mar, CA

- Typical home value: $3,831,646
- 1-year price change: +7.2%
- 5-year price change: +35.2%

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#1. Rancho Santa Fe, CA

- Typical home value: $4,444,636
- 1-year price change: +4.9%
- 5-year price change: +52.3%

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