By David Cardenas - May 15, 2026
Only 18% of San Diego households can afford a median-priced home right now, yet the market is shifting toward buyers for the first time in years. You're likely asking yourself, is now a good time to buy a house in San Diego when the median list price sits at $1,350,000 and 30-year fixed mortgage rates hover near 6.5%? It's a high-stakes question that requires a transparent, data-driven answer rath