Los Angeles, CA

Metro area in California · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +0.6%

Median Home Value

$943,674

↓ -1.1%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$2,885/mo

↑ +1.6%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

3.7%

Average yield

5-Year Appreciation

+29.9%

Income Needed to Buy

$228,102

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

20,023

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

27.3

Favors renting

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.2%

3 Months

↑ +0.2%

12 Months

↑ +0.6%

5-Year Price Trend

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