Lompoc Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Lompoc, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 13
- Median Sale Price: $577,500
- Average Sale Price: $668,415
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $383
- Average Days on Market: 139
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 97.1%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Lompoc moved 8.3% down (from $630,000 to $577,500). The number of homes sold was 7.1% down compared to the prior month (14 vs. 13). Average days on market shifted 71.6% up (81 days to 139 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 3.8% down (from $600,000 to $577,500). Sales volume is 51.9% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Lompoc's housing market is showing clear signs of slowdown as we head into late spring. Sales volume dropped 7.1% month-over-month and fell significantly year-over-year, while the median price dipped 8.3% from March. What's particularly telling is that homes are sitting on the market nearly twice as long as they were just a month ago—jumping from 81 to 139 days. This suggests buyers are becoming more selective, likely due to persistent higher interest rates making monthly payments less attractive than they were a year ago.
The inventory situation tells an interesting story, though. With 171 active listings and sellers still asking $600,000 median, there's a disconnect emerging between what buyers will pay and what sellers expect. The 97.1% sale-to-list ratio shows some negotiation leverage is shifting to buyers, but it's not dramatic yet. Properties are taking substantially longer to find buyers even at these more modest prices, which typically indicates the market has moved from competitive to more balanced territory.
For buyers, this is comparatively favorable territory. For sellers, the message is clear: pricing realistically and expecting longer selling timelines is the new normal in Lompoc. The 51.9% year-over-year sales decline is significant and suggests we're well past the spring surge season locally.
Lompoc Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93436 | 13 | $577,500 | $383 | 139 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 11 | $599,000 | $386 |
| CONDOS | 1 | $415,000 | $330 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 1 | $429,900 | $404 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $200K - $299K | 1 |
| $300K - $399K | 1 |
| $400K - $499K | 3 |
| $500K - $749K | 5 |
| $750K+ | 3 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 171 active listings in Lompoc with a median asking price of $600,000 and an average of 82 days on market.
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