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Fullerton market report · September 2026

Fullerton, CA Housing Market: Home Values, Prices & Trends

The typical Fullerton home is worth about $1,037,545, up 3.0% from a year ago (Zillow, September 2026). 130 homes were for sale in September 2026 (Realtor.com).

Windmill seen through tree leaves at the Fullerton Arboretum
Fullerton, CA · Photo: Patrick Nguyen / Unsplash

Key takeaways

  • The typical home value in Fullerton is about $1,037,545 as of September 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), up 3.0% from a year earlier.
  • 130 active listings across 4 ZIP codes in September 2026, -0.6% vs. a year earlier, with 74 new listings and 71 pending (Realtor.com).
  • At the typical value of $1,037,545 with 20% down and a 7.24% 30-year rate, principal and interest come to about $5,657 a month before taxes, insurance and any HOA.
Typical home value$1,037,545+3.0% vs. last year · Zillow, September 2026
5-year change+28.9%Zillow Home Value Index
Homes for sale130-0.6% vs. last year · Realtor.com, September 2026
New listings7471 pending · September 2026
Listings with a price cut34%44 of 130 · September 2026
Typical rent$2,888/mo+3.4% vs. last year · Zillow
Sep 2024: $1,007,579 Sep 2026: $1,037,545
Fullerton typical home value, last 25 months (Zillow Home Value Index)

Orange County home sales (C.A.R.)

County-wide figures for existing single-family homes from the California Association of REALTORS® monthly report, September 2026.

Orange County median sold price$1,480,000+5.6% vs. last year · C.A.R., September 2026
Orange County home sales-2.0%closed sales vs. last year · C.A.R., September 2026
Orange County days on market30median · 33 a year ago · C.A.R.
Orange County months of supply3.0Unsold Inventory Index · C.A.R.

Fullerton housing facts (U.S. Census Bureau)

From the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for Fullerton city. These are survey averages, slower-moving than the market data above.

Median home value (Census)$902,600±$12,634 · owner estimates · ACS 2020–2024
Median gross rent (Census)$2,194/mo±$37 · rent + utilities · ACS 2020–2024
Owner-occupied homes52%24,947 of 48,117 occupied homes · ACS
Median year built1969ACS 2020–2024
Housing units50,344ACS 2020–2024

What it means for you

If you're buying

The number of homes for sale is close to last year (-0.6%), so expect a steady market rather than a rush in either direction.

About 34% of listings had a price cut this month. Ask your agent how long a home has been on the market and what similar homes actually sold for.

At the typical value of $1,037,545 with 20% down and a 7.24% 30-year rate, principal and interest come to about $5,657 a month before taxes, insurance and any HOA.

If you're selling

Typical home values are up 3.0% from a year ago.

Price cuts are common right now (34% of listings), which usually means the first price was set too high. A value based on recent nearby sales is the best place to start.

If you're investing

Typical rent is about $2,888 a month (+3.4% vs. last year, Zillow). Against the typical home value that's a gross rent yield of about 3.3% a year before expenses, vacancy and financing.

Run any specific property through the investment calculator with its real taxes, insurance and HOA before deciding.

Fullerton by ZIP code

Homes listed for sale in September 2026, by ZIP code, largest first.

ZIPMedian list pricevs. last yearFor saleMedian days on marketList $/sq ft
92835$1,295,000+27.3%4443$619
92833$926,225n/a4337$669
92831$729,000-3.4%3647$567
92832$881,500-7.6%750$663

Source: Realtor.com Residential Data, September 2026. ZIP codes are grouped by their postal city name, so a few may reach past city limits.

How Fullerton compares in Orange County

Fullerton has the #29 highest typical home value of the 39 Orange County places on this site. The middle typical value across them is $1,185,448. Places with similar values:

PlaceTypical value1-year change
Westminster$1,093,355+5.5%
Cypress$1,067,841+4.0%
Silverado$1,051,417+3.4%
Rancho Santa Margarita$1,003,793-0.1%
Garden Grove$1,001,908+4.8%
Aliso Viejo$992,406+2.1%

Where each number comes from

FigureValueSourcePeriod
Typical home value$1,037,545Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI)September 2026
5-year change in typical value+28.9%Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI)September 2026
Homes for sale130Realtor.com Residential Data, by ZIP codeSeptember 2026
New and pending listings74 new, 71 pendingRealtor.com Residential Data, by ZIP codeSeptember 2026
Listings with a price cut34%Realtor.com Residential Data, by ZIP codeSeptember 2026
Typical rent$2,888/moZillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI)September 2026
Orange County median sold price, existing single-family homes$1,480,000C.A.R. September 2026 Home Sales and Price ReportSeptember 2026
Orange County closed sales vs. a year earlier-2.0%C.A.R. September 2026 Home Sales and Price ReportSeptember 2026
Orange County median days on market30 daysC.A.R. September 2026 Home Sales and Price ReportSeptember 2026
Orange County months of supply (Unsold Inventory Index)3.0C.A.R. September 2026 Home Sales and Price ReportSeptember 2026
Median value of owner-occupied homes$902,600 (±$12,634)U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year, table B25077 (Median Value)2020–2024
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities)$2,194/mo (±$37)U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent)2020–2024
Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied51.8%U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year, table B25003 (Tenure)2020–2024
Median year homes were built1969U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year, table B25035 (Median Year Structure Built)2020–2024
Total housing units50,344U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year, table B25001 (Housing Units)2020–2024
30-year mortgage rate used in payment examples7.24%Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Surveyweek of October 29, 2026

Quick answers

How much is a typical home in Fullerton, CA?

The typical home value in Fullerton is about $1,037,545 as of September 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), up 3.0% from a year earlier.

How much have home values in Fullerton changed over five years?

About +28.9% over the past five years, based on the Zillow Home Value Index through September 2026.

How many homes are for sale in Fullerton?

130 active listings across 4 ZIP codes in September 2026, -0.6% vs. a year earlier, with 74 new listings and 71 pending (Realtor.com).

What is the average rent in Fullerton?

Typical rent is about $2,888 a month as of September 2026, +3.4% vs. a year earlier (Zillow Observed Rent Index).

What is the mortgage payment on a typical Fullerton home?

About $5,657 a month in principal and interest on a $1,037,545 home with 20% down at 7.24% (Freddie Mac 30-year average). Taxes, insurance and HOA dues are extra, and your rate will differ.

What is the median home price in Orange County?

$1,480,000 for existing single-family homes sold in September 2026, up 5.6% from a year earlier, according to the California Association of REALTORS®. Homes took a median 30 days to sell, with 3.0 months of supply.

What do Census figures show for housing in Fullerton?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020–2024) puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Fullerton at $902,600 and median gross rent at $2,194 a month. About 52% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the median home was built in 1969. Census values are owners' own estimates averaged over five years, so they run behind current market prices.

Thinking about buying or selling in Fullerton?

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Sources

  • Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) and Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), city level, through September 2026: zillow.com/research/data
  • Realtor.com Residential Data, inventory by ZIP code, September 2026: realtor.com/research/data
  • California Association of REALTORS®, September 2026 Home Sales and Price Report, county table (existing single-family homes): car.org
  • U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for Fullerton city: data.census.gov
  • Mortgage rate: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, 30-year fixed, week of October 29, 2026

Each figure on this page is shown with its source and period; sources differ in method and timing, so their numbers won't match exactly. ZHVI is Zillow's estimate of a typical home value (middle third of homes), not an appraisal or a sale price. Listing figures describe homes for sale, not closed sales. Payment examples are principal and interest only and are not a loan offer. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Not legal, tax or financial advice.

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