Lompoc Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Lompoc, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 31
- Median Sale Price: $632,000
- Average Sale Price: $742,713
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $429
- Average Days on Market: 60
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 100.0%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Lompoc moved 6.8% up (from $592,000 to $632,000). The number of homes sold was 18.4% down compared to the prior month (38 vs. 31). Average days on market shifted 56.5% down (138 days to 60 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 3.9% up (from $608,000 to $632,000). Sales volume is 24.0% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Lompoc's housing market is showing some genuinely positive momentum this May, though with a few mixed signals worth noting. The median price jumped 6.8% month-over-month to $632,000, and homes are selling much faster—average days on market dropped dramatically from 138 to just 60 days. That's a significant improvement in market velocity. Sellers are also getting full asking price on average, which suggests healthy buyer demand relative to inventory. Year-over-year, the median is up 3.9%, indicating solid underlying appreciation over the past twelve months.
The one cautionary note is the month-over-month sales volume decline, dropping from 38 to 31 homes sold. However, given known data collection issues from earlier months, this dip may not reflect actual market softness. What's more telling is the 24% year-over-year sales increase, suggesting the market is genuinely stronger than it was a year ago. With 191 active listings and median asking prices just under $600,000, there's reasonable inventory available. The combination of faster selling times and stable-to-rising prices suggests Lompoc remains a balanced market favoring sellers, particularly for single-family homes which dominate the sales mix.
Lompoc Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93436 | 31 | $632,000 | $429 | 60 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 25 | $665,100 | $437 |
| CONDO | 4 | $552,000 | $340 |
| CONDOS | 1 | $424,000 | $336 |
| LAND | 1 | $1,025,000 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $300K - $399K | 2 |
| $400K - $499K | 3 |
| $500K - $749K | 15 |
| $750K+ | 11 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 191 active listings in Lompoc with a median asking price of $599,900 and an average of 82 days on market.
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