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Del Mar, San Diego, CA—92014

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$2,887,000
0.8% YoY Growth
Household Income
$195,000
38.3% YoY Growth
Days on Market
46
7.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.8%
Median Rent
$5,900
7.9% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$4,500
13.2% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$5,600
8.5% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$8,000
2.6% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Del Mar, San Diego, CA

As of May '26, the median home price in Del Mar, San Diego, CA is $2,887,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.8%. This indicates that home prices in Del Mar, San Diego, CA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.8%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$2,887,0000.8%
Single Family $3,227,0002.4%
Condos $1,511,0001.7%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $1,044,000
    1.1%
    2 Bed
    		$1,700,000-0.2%
    3 Bed
    		$2,769,0001.4%
    4 Bed
    		$3,473,0001.7%
    5 Bed $4,333,2183.3%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    2.1%
    1 Bedroom
    9.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    25.6%
    3 Bedrooms
    28.2%
    4 Bedrooms
    27.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    8.0%

    Rental Trends — Del Mar, San Diego, CA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Del Mar, San Diego, CA is $5,840, with a year-over-year rent change of -7.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Del Mar, San Diego, CA is studios: $2,750, 1-bedrooms: $4,860, 2-bedrooms: $5,640, 3-bedrooms: $8,030, 4-bedrooms: $7,990. The most common rental property sizes in Del Mar, San Diego, CA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 58.0% and 15.2% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$5,900$5,840
    Studio Rent $2,900$2,750
    1 Bed Rent $4,500$4,860
    2 Bed Rent $5,600$5,640
    3 Bed Rent $8,000$8,030
    4 Bed Rent $7,500$7,990
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    5.8%
    1 Bedroom
    13.7%
    2 Bedrooms
    58.0%
    3 Bedrooms
    15.2%
    4 Bedrooms
    5.8%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.4%

    Property Listings — Del Mar, San Diego, CA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Del Mar, San Diego, CA is 46. This is a increase of 7.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 16.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$4,500,0009.0%
    Listing Count
    		735.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.5%5.0%
    Days on Market
    		467.0%
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    Demographics — Del Mar, San Diego, CA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Del Mar, San Diego, CA has a population of 13,300, which has decreased by -4.3% over the past 5 years. Del Mar, San Diego, CA is a less popular place for families, as children make up 14.9% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 83.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 34.9% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		13,300-4.3%
    % Under 18
    		14.9%-19.0%
    % Seniors
    		30.2%30.2%
    % WFH
    		34.9%88.6%
    % w/ College Degree
    		83.5%12.1%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Del Mar, San Diego, CA is a predominantly white area, with 76.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 7.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Del Mar, San Diego, CA is hispanic, making up 9.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 16.4% of the population in Del Mar, San Diego, CA, and this percentage has decreased by 10.9% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		76.0%-7.0%
    % Black
    		1.4%250.0%
    % Hispanic
    		9.7%27.6%
    % Asian
    		6.3%-16.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		16.4%-10.9%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Del Mar, San Diego, CA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 83 mortgage originations in Del Mar, San Diego, CA, of which 98.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 44.0%, with 2.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Del Mar, San Diego, CA. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 7.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		83
    % Conventional Loans
    		98.0%
    % Government Loans
    		2.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		0.0%
    % Second Loans
    		16.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		7.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Del Mar, San Diego, CA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Del Mar, San Diego, CA under the Section 8 program is 0.3%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Del Mar, San Diego, CA, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		8
    Total Units Section 8
    		8
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		0.3%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		N/A

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$1,010$4,500$3,490
    2 Bedroom-$1,280$5,600$4,320
    3 Bedroom-$2,220$8,000$5,780
    4 Bedroom-$470$7,500$7,030

    Affordability — Del Mar, San Diego, CA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio13
    Median Home Price$2,887,000
    Median Household Income$195,000

    Del Mar, San Diego, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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