Is Lancaster, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Lancaster is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since December 2023

Since last year, Lancaster has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Lancaster is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Lancaster, CA

How much do homes in Lancaster, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$478,523

$272/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since December 2023

+$33,523(+7.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lancaster have sold for 7.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lancaster was $478,523 in December 2024, up 7.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $272.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSDec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
1 $182.5K$319.9K
+75.3%
2 $310K$335K
+8.1%
3 $415K$440K
+6.0%
4 $474.1K$515K
+8.6%
5+ $577.7K$600K
+3.8%

Summary: Lancaster housing prices by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 75.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 8.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 3.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Lancaster
+7.5%
North Antelope Valley
+6.9%
Palmdale
+3.8%
South Antelope Valley
+2.7%
Lake Hughes
-0.3%

Housing Supply in Lancaster, CA

How many homes are available in Lancaster, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
676644-4.7%

Summary: The Lancaster real estate market had 644 homes for sale in December 2024, a 4.7% decrease compared to November 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1 57
+40.0%
2 2938
+31.0%
3 256240
-6.3%
4 280267
-4.6%
5+ 10692
-13.2%

Summary: The Lancaster housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 40%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 31%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 6.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 4.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 13.2%.

Number of Homes Sold

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
116136+17.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

46 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

47 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

43 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Lancaster, expect to pay close to the asking price. 34.6% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 136 homes were sold or pending in Lancaster in December 2024, up by 17.2% month-over-month. Of the 136 sold homes, 34% were sold under asking, 35% were sold at asking, and 32% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lancaster, CA

How long does it take to sell a home in Lancaster, CA?

Average Sale Time

Dec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
35 Days42 Days+18.3%

Summary: Homes in Lancaster had an average of 42 days on market in Dec 2024, up by 18.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

62 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

57 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

15 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Lancaster are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During December 2024, 136 homes were sold in Lancaster; 46% of homes were sold within 30 days, 42% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 11% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 15 Days Ago

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