Jun 11, 2025 - News
San Diego's housing stock is old — and older than the rest of the country's
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The median U.S. home bought last year was the oldest on record — and it was even older in San Diego, per a Redfin analysis.
Why it matters: The region's aging housing stock reflects years of sluggish home building that has created a stubborn shortage.
By the numbers: The median home sold in San Diego last year was 43 years old, and 71% were over 30 years old.
- Just 4.3% of homes sold last year were less than five years old.
Zoom out: Nationwide, the median home sold in 2024 was 36 years old, and 55% were 30 years or older.
- 17% of U.S. homes sold were less than five years old.
The bottom line: Older homes tend to be cheaper.
- The median sales price for San Diego homes more than 30 years old was $855,000, compared to $910,000 for the homes built in the last five years.