Housing in Isla Vista, CA

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Redfin — December 2025

Median Sale Price

$2,655,000

Median List Price

$2,655,000

Days on Market

N/A

Active Inventory

N/A

Zillow Home Value

$1,476,752

ZHVI — January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$3,947

ZORI — January 2026

Price Trends

Source: Redfin

Sale Price ↓ 1.7%List Price ↑ 39.8%Apr 24 → Dec 25

Market Competitiveness

Source: Redfin

Sold Above List

0.0%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

100.0%

Sale-to-List Ratio

100.0%

Seller's market

Sold Above Asking

0.0%

Under Contract in 2 Wks

100.0%

Market Activity

Source: Redfin

Homes Sold

New Listings

Pending Sales

Homes Sold ↑ 0.0%New Listings ↓ 66.7%Pending ↓ 50.0%Apr 24 → Dec 25

Isla Vista vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Isla Vista is highlighted.

Median Home Value

99th%ilemost expensive$1,241,700show rank

Median Rent

90th%ilemost expensive rent$1,856show rank

Rent Burden

100th%ilehighest rent burden91.2%show rank

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$1,241,700

Median Rent

$1,856

Total Housing Units

5,166

Vacancy Rate

11.2%

Owner Occupied

1.0%

Renter Occupied

99.0%

Median Property Tax

N/A

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$3,250

Housing Types

Single Family

8.9%

Multi-Family

91.1%

Mobile Home

0.0%

The current median sale price in Isla Vista, CA is $2,655,000 according to Redfin data. 0.0% of homes sold above asking price. Zillow's observed rent index is $3,947/month. About 1.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1975. There are 5,166 total housing units.