We’re expected to do well here in the sandy bagel, but other markets that might do better! Look around!
San Diego is expected to be one of the most competitive real estate markets in the country this year, according to a new report.
Why it matters: Regions that make Zillow’s annual “hottest market” ranking are usually those that are “starved for housing inventory,” and that competition can push up prices.
Driving the news: San Diego came in as the 19th hottest market for 2025, up 10 spots from a year earlier.
- Zillow projects Riverside, which often operates as a release valve for San Diego’s affordability crisis with residents trading long commutes for cheaper homes, as the 22nd hottest market.
How it works: Zillow’s index is based on forecasted home value appreciation for this coming November, the rate of increase over the previous year, how many days a typical home was listed last year, and the projected change in the share of homes occupied by homeowners.
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https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/01/14/san-diego-real-estate-2025-hot-market-zillow