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San Leandro, CA—94579

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$859,000
4.0% YoY Growth
Household Income
$94,200
17.9% YoY Growth
Days on Market
27
7.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-2.7%
Median Rent
$2,350
9.7% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,700
17.0% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$2,350
0.8% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$3,700
21.5% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in San Leandro, CA

9457794578
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — San Leandro, CA

As of May '26, the median home price in San Leandro, CA is $859,000, with a year-over-year change of -4.0%. This indicates that home prices in San Leandro, CA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -2.7%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$859,000-4.0%
Single Family $861,000-3.8%
Condos $452,000-10.5%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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    2 Bed
    		$683,000-4.9%
    3 Bed
    		$831,000-3.8%
    4 Bed
    		$1,022,000-3.8%
    5 Bed $1,066,613-2.9%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    3.7%
    1 Bedroom
    6.9%
    2 Bedrooms
    19.2%
    3 Bedrooms
    54.6%
    4 Bedrooms
    13.0%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.5%

    Rental Trends — San Leandro, CA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in San Leandro, CA is $2,930, with a year-over-year rent change of 9.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in San Leandro, CA is studios: $1,700, 1-bedrooms: $2,000, 2-bedrooms: $2,350, 3-bedrooms: $3,950, 4-bedrooms: $3,750. The most common rental property sizes in San Leandro, CA are 3-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 28.3% and 26.2% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,350$2,930
    Studio Rent $1,700$1,700
    1 Bed Rent $1,700$2,000
    2 Bed Rent $2,350$2,350
    3 Bed Rent $3,700$3,950
    4 Bed Rent $3,400$3,750
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    14.6%
    1 Bedroom
    26.2%
    2 Bedrooms
    25.4%
    3 Bedrooms
    28.3%
    4 Bedrooms
    5.5%

    Property Listings — San Leandro, CA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in San Leandro, CA is 27. 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 27.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$899,0003.0%
    Listing Count
    		15-5.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.2%-5.0%
    Days on Market
    		277.0%
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    Demographics — San Leandro, CA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, San Leandro, CA has a population of 20,000, which has decreased by -9.5% over the past 5 years. San Leandro, CA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 15.2% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 27.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 11.7% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		20,000-9.5%
    % Under 18
    		15.2%-16.9%
    % Seniors
    		21.3%35.7%
    % WFH
    		11.7%244.1%
    % w/ College Degree
    		27.8%-1.1%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, San Leandro, CA is a predominantly asian area, with 53.7% of the population identifying as asian. The asian population has grown by 9.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in San Leandro, CA is white, making up 20.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 43.9% of the population in San Leandro, CA, and this percentage has increased by 7.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		20.2%-11.0%
    % Black
    		2.7%-46.0%
    % Hispanic
    		17.4%-11.2%
    % Asian
    		53.7%9.8%
    % Foreign Born
    		43.9%7.1%
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    Mortgage and Risk — San Leandro, CA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 223 mortgage originations in San Leandro, CA, of which 93.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 56.0%, with 11.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in San Leandro, CA. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		223
    % Conventional Loans
    		93.0%
    % Government Loans
    		7.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		5.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		11.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — San Leandro, CA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in San Leandro, CA under the Section 8 program is 10.8%. 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. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in San Leandro, CA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		164
    Total Units Section 8
    		164
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		10.8%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		92.5%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$370$1,700$2,070
    2 Bedroom$170$2,350$2,520
    3 Bedroom-$480$3,700$3,220
    4 Bedroom$430$3,400$3,830

    Affordability — San Leandro, CA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio9.3
    Median Home Price$859,000
    Median Household Income$94,200

    San Leandro, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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