Markets/California/Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, California. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.

Median Home Price

$968,028

+0.6% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

3.6%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

-5.9%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-5.9% year-over-year

Market Momentum

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Warm
3.9mo supply ยท Score +3/7

Migration: Top 100% nationally

Income Migration

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In-migrants avg $96,042 AGI vs out-migrants $95,498

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Opportunity Zone Market

118 ZIP codes in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more โ†’

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Market Summary

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA is in a stabilization phase with 0.6% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability pressure is significant: the price-to-income ratio of 10.35x well exceeds the national average of 4.8x. Net negative migration (-49,045 returns/year) is reducing housing demand pressure. Climate risk is elevated (90/100), which may impact insurance costs and long-term property values. Rental yield of 3.63% is below average, suggesting this market is more suited for appreciation-driven strategies.

Affordability

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Price-to-Income Ratio10.3x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$93,525

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-8.8%
Base Case-5.9%
Bull Case-2.9%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA's primary climate exposure is flooding (90/100). The composite climate risk score of 90/100 (High) indicates overall risk which may increase insurance premiums and impact property values over time. Buyers should consider climate-related insurance costs and potential future regulatory changes.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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