4-week rolling average · Data through August 28, 2026 · ZIP 90254
Hermosa Beach (90254) is showing warm market conditions as of August 2026, with a market temperature score of 62 and a median asking price of $2,550,000 for single-family homes. Active inventory sits at 95 listings with a median days on market of 43, suggesting steady but not frantic buyer activity. At $1,510 per square foot, this coastal market commands a significant premium that reflects its desirable location.
| Beds | Sale Price | Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR | $699K | $3K/mo |
| 2BR | $1.55M | $5K/mo |
| 3BR | $2.25M | $7K/mo |
| 4BR | $3.95M | — |
| 5BR | $4.50M | — |
| 6BR | $2.79M | — |
| 7BR | $4.75M | — |
| 8BR | $3.50M | — |
With only 95 active listings and a median days on market of 43, sellers are operating in a market with limited competition and reasonable absorption. Pricing strategically near the $1,510 per square foot benchmark gives listings the best chance of attracting serious buyers in a warm but measured environment.
Buyers in Hermosa Beach should be prepared for median asking prices of $2,550,000 for single-family homes, with 4-bedroom options listed at $3,950,000 and 3-bedroom homes at $2,249,000. The 43-day median days on market suggests there is some time to conduct thorough due diligence without extreme urgency, though inventory at 95 active listings remains relatively tight for a coastal market.
The median asking rent of $4,500 per month paired with a rental inventory of just 74 units points to a constrained rental market in Hermosa Beach. Investors should note that 2-bedroom rentals are asking $4,575 per month and 3-bedroom units are asking $7,100, which may help inform underwriting against the elevated acquisition costs in this zip code.
The current 30-year fixed mortgage rate of 6.66% and the 15-year fixed rate of 5.98% represent a meaningful cost of capital for buyers in a high-price market like Hermosa Beach. On a $2,550,000 purchase with a standard down payment, even modest rate differences between loan terms can translate into significant monthly payment variation, making rate and loan structure decisions especially important here.
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