The short answer: In September 2026, the Inland Empire housing market had far more homes for sale than a year earlier, while prices barely moved. Single family active listings in San Bernardino County rose from 1,977 to 5,494 (up about 178%), and in Riverside County from 2,571 to 5,662 (up about 120%). The median single family sales price was $510,000 in San Bernardino County (up 2.0% from $500,000) and $580,000 in Riverside County (down 0.3% from $582,000). Sales were lower in both counties. Source: Fidelity National Title County Trend Report, September 2026.
In plain terms, buyers have a lot more to choose from than they did last fall, and sellers are competing with more listings at roughly the same prices. Here is what the numbers say, county by county.
September 2026 at a glance: San Bernardino vs. Riverside County
All figures are single family residences (SFR), September 2026 compared with September 2025.
| SFR, September | San Bernardino County | Riverside County |
|---|---|---|
| Median sales price, Sep 2026 | $510,000 | $580,000 |
| Median sales price, Sep 2025 | $500,000 | $582,000 |
| Change | +2.0% | -0.3% |
| Homes sold, Sep 2026 | 1,212 | 1,865 |
| Homes sold, Sep 2025 | 1,446 | 1,941 |
| Change | -16.2% | -3.9% |
| Active listings, Sep 2026 | 5,494 | 5,662 |
| Active listings, Sep 2025 | 1,977 | 2,571 |
| Change | +177.9% | +120.2% |
| Median list price, Sep 2026 | $530,000 | $662,495 |
Source: Fidelity National Title County Trend Report, September 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Inventory is the big story
The jump in supply is the headline for the Inland Empire this fall. San Bernardino County started 2026 with 2,019 single family listings in January and reached 5,494 by September, climbing every month along the way. Riverside County went from 2,957 in January to 5,662 in September.
Condos followed the same pattern. San Bernardino County condo listings went from 177 in September 2025 to 530 in September 2026, and Riverside County went from 478 to 1,253.
What more inventory means for buyers and sellers
For buyers, more listings means more choice, more time to decide, and often more room to ask for repairs or credits. For sellers, it means pricing right from day one matters more than it did a year ago, because buyers can compare your home with many others nearby.
Home prices are holding steady
Even with more homes on the market, prices have not dropped in a meaningful way. San Bernardino County’s single family median stayed between $490,000 and $511,750 every month in 2026, and Riverside County’s stayed between $574,500 and $600,000.
The California Association of REALTORS (C.A.R.) data shows a similar picture with its own method. C.A.R. reports a San Bernardino County median of $531,090 for September 2026 compared with $500,030 in September 2025, and a Riverside County median of $620,000 compared with $624,000. The two sources measure a little differently, which is why the numbers do not match exactly, but both point to stable prices.
The 30 year view
C.A.R. December medians show how far Inland Empire values have come:
| December median, SFR | San Bernardino County | Riverside County | Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | $108,571 | $119,396 | $167,550 |
| 2006 | $335,612 | $427,333 | $585,447 |
| 2011 | $128,450 | $203,650 | $306,950 |
| 2020 | $378,500 | $488,250 | $660,000 |
| 2025 | $500,970 | $635,000 | $890,910 |
Source: www.CAR.org, charts produced by FNTC Regional Marketing Department in California.
Homes sold: fewer closings than last year
San Bernardino County closed 1,212 single family sales in September 2026, compared with 1,446 a year earlier. Riverside County closed 1,865, compared with 1,941. Summer was busier: San Bernardino County peaked at 1,512 sales in July, and Riverside County at 2,334 in June.
How long are homes taking to sell?
According to C.A.R. median days on market for single family homes:
| Median days on market, SFR | Sep 2025 | Sep 2026 | 2025 (annual) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside County | 38 | 42 | 42 |
| Los Angeles County | 31 | 30 | 29 |
| Orange County | 33 | 30 | 28 |
Source: www.CAR.org, charts produced by FNTC Regional Marketing Department in California.
Riverside County homes are taking a little longer to sell than they did a year ago. For context, the Riverside County median was just 11 days in 2021.
Rancho Cucamonga home prices by ZIP code
The San Bernardino County report breaks out each community. Here is Rancho Cucamonga for September 2026. Monthly ZIP code samples are small, so one or two sales can move these numbers a lot.
| Rancho Cucamonga ZIP | SFR sales | SFR median price | Median $ per sq. ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91701 | 20 | $929,000 | $441 |
| 91730 | 15 | $702,000 | $429 |
| 91737 | 7 | $1,015,000 | $386 |
| 91739 | 14 | $1,151,000 | $475 |
Nearby, Upland (91784) showed a $1,026,000 single family median on 22 sales, Fontana (92336) $695,000 on 31 sales, and Chino Hills (91709) $1,121,000 on 32 sales.
Source: Fidelity National Title County Trend Report, San Bernardino County, September 2026.
Default and trustee sale notices
The County Trend Reports also track notices of default (NOD) and notices of trustee sale (NTS). In San Bernardino County, single family NODs were 182 in September 2026 compared with 149 in September 2025, and NTS filings were 92 compared with 56. In Riverside County, single family NODs were 203 compared with 200, and NTS filings were 101 compared with 114. A notice is not the same as a completed foreclosure, and many homeowners resolve them, but it is worth watching. If you know a homeowner who is behind, an early conversation can open up more options.
What about Los Angeles County?
Los Angeles County saw the same trend. Single family active listings went from 5,503 in September 2025 to 12,277 in September 2026, sales went from 3,576 to 3,293, and the median sales price was $965,000 compared with $966,500. C.A.R. puts the Los Angeles County median at $994,670 for September 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median home price in San Bernardino County?
The median single family sales price in San Bernardino County was $510,000 in September 2026, up from $500,000 in September 2025, according to the Fidelity National Title County Trend Report. C.A.R. reports a September 2026 median of $531,090.
What is the median home price in Riverside County?
The median single family sales price in Riverside County was $580,000 in September 2026, compared with $582,000 in September 2025, according to the Fidelity National Title County Trend Report. C.A.R. reports a September 2026 median of $620,000.
Is housing inventory rising in the Inland Empire?
Yes. Single family active listings in September 2026 were 5,494 in San Bernardino County, up from 1,977 a year earlier, and 5,662 in Riverside County, up from 2,571.
How long does it take to sell a home in Riverside County?
The C.A.R. median days on market for a Riverside County single family home was 42 days in September 2026, up from 38 days in September 2025.
What are home prices in Rancho Cucamonga?
In September 2026, Rancho Cucamonga single family medians ranged from $702,000 in ZIP 91730 to $1,151,000 in ZIP 91739, based on the Fidelity National Title County Trend Report for San Bernardino County.
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Data sources: Fidelity National Title County Trend Reports for San Bernardino, Riverside and Los Angeles Counties, September 2026 (information deemed reliable but not guaranteed); C.A.R. (www.CAR.org) median price and median days on market data, charts produced by FNTC Regional Marketing Department in California, data through September 2026.