Daly City home-buyer guide · 2026

Homes for sale in Daly City — what the listing photos don't tell you.

Daly City median home price in 2026: $1,120,000. Price per sqft: $800. Average days on market: 12. The SF border — fog, hills, and the cheapest way to live with an SF address-feel.

Roger Grubb has been transacting in Daly City for 18 years and sees roughly 1-in-4 homes off-market before they hit MLS. If the home you want doesn't exist on Zillow yet, Roger may already know about it.

Daly City insider knowledge

Crocker (close to Colma) has the lowest prices. Westlake is the architectural calling card. Bayshore has waterfront-adjacent value.

What Daly City isn't: Sunny. The Daly City fog is real — buyers acclimated to inland sun need to test-live before buying.

Daly City home-buying FAQ

What is the median home price in Daly City in 2026?

Daly City median is $1,120,000, at $800/sqft, with 12 days on market.

Is Daly City a good place to buy a home?

Buyers who work in SF, want walkability, and prefer Daly City's prices over SF's.

What schools serve Daly City?

Key schools: Daniel Webster Elementary (rating 6/10), Westmoor HS (rating 6/10), Jefferson HS (rating 5/10).

What is Daly City like as a community?

Dense, diverse, walkable, multi-cultural. Westlake architecture, BART access, and direct freeway to SF.

What kinds of buyers does Daly City attract?

SF commuters who can't afford SF, Asian-American community ties, First-time buyers.

What should I know about Daly City before buying?

Sunny. The Daly City fog is real — buyers acclimated to inland sun need to test-live before buying. Crocker (close to Colma) has the lowest prices. Westlake is the architectural calling card. Bayshore has waterfront-adjacent value.

How do I see homes for sale in Daly City?

Roger Grubb is a 18-year Daly City-area realtor. Call (510) 504-0402 to get on Roger's buyer list — he sees off-market homes in Daly City before they hit MLS.

Buying in Daly City? Start with one call.

Roger answers his own phone. (510) 504-0402.