Lomita home prices and affordability, 2019 to 2025

The median Lomita sale went from $606,900 in 2019 to $800,000 in 2025, and with higher mortgage rates, buying the median home there now takes $1,786 more a month.

Median sale, 2019 to 2025+32%The median sale reflects the homes sold, not a price index
Median sale, 2025$800,000was $606,900 in 2019
Monthly mortgage payment$4,087was $2,301 in 2019
Income to keep it under 30%$163,000was $92,000 in 2019

How prices moved

The median sale rose about 32%

The median Lomita sale went from $606,900 in 2019 to $800,000 in 2025, a rise of about 32%. The median LA County sale rose about 44% over the same years.

Our own index has too few sales in Lomita to give a figure, so this section leads with the median sale. The median moves with which homes happened to sell as well as with prices.

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What it costs to buy now

$1,786 more a month than in 2019

With 20% down on the median sale, the monthly mortgage payment went from $2,301 in 2019 to $4,087 in 2025. About half the rise, $859, came from higher prices and $927 from the higher mortgage rate, 6.60% against 3.94%.

The 20% down payment grew from $121,380 to $160,000.

2019
$2,301
2025
$4,087
From higher prices $859From the higher rate $927

Compare the neighborhoods next door

  • Lomitatoo few sales for our own index

    Prices since 2019
    —
    Payment in 2025
    $4,087
    Rise a month
    +$1,786
  • Harbor Citytoo few sales for our own index

    Prices since 2019
    —
    Payment in 2025
    $3,934
    Rise a month
    +$1,909
  • Rolling Hills Estatestoo few sales for our own index

    Prices since 2019
    —
    Payment in 2025
    $9,211
    Rise a month
    +$3,808
  • West Carsontoo few sales for our own index

    Prices since 2019
    —
    Payment in 2025
    $3,723
    Rise a month
    +$2,058
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A model-generated estimate and analytical context, not investment advice. The estimated value comes from an automated valuation model (AVM). An AVM is an estimated sale price for a property. It is not the same as the opinion of value in an appraisal developed by a licensed appraiser under the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.

Questions about Lomita

How much have Lomita home prices changed since 2019?

Our own index has too few sales in Lomita to give a figure. The median sale went from $606,900 to $800,000.

How much does it cost to buy a home in Lomita?

The median Lomita home sold for $800,000 in 2025. With 20% down, $160,000, and a 30-year fixed loan at 6.60%, the monthly mortgage payment comes to $4,087 before taxes and insurance.

What income do you need to buy in Lomita?

About $163,000 a year for the median Lomita home, by a common rule of thumb that keeps the monthly mortgage payment at 30% of gross income. The same rule gave $92,000 in 2019. Lenders apply their own tests, and taxes and insurance come on top of the payment.

How much has the monthly mortgage payment in Lomita changed since 2019?

The monthly mortgage payment on the median Lomita home rose $1,786, from $2,301 in 2019 to $4,087 in 2025. Higher prices added $859, and the higher mortgage rate, 3.94% to 6.60%, added $927.

How does Lomita compare with LA County?

The monthly mortgage payment on the median Lomita home was $4,087 in 2025, lower than the $4,410 on the median LA County home. Since 2019 it rose $1,786, and LA County’s rose $2,135.

What does the full cost to own a home add?

Property tax, insurance, HOA dues and upkeep come on top of the monthly mortgage payment shown here. A free account’s Cost to Own adds them up for a specific home, and three homes a month are free.

Monthly mortgage payment is principal and interest on the median sale with 20% down and a 30-year fixed loan, at each year’s average Freddie Mac rate (3.94% in 2019, 6.60% in 2025); taxes and insurance are not included. Sales: Los Angeles County Assessor.