Orange County · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim · population 62,627
Where San Clemente stands
At or near all-time high. averaging 9.4% annual growth over 5 years. population shrinking 0.7% per year.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
Rent trajectory · last 5 years
Zillow ZORI · monthlyHome value vs rent · indexed to 100
Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)Rent vs buy
At a 43.2 price-to-rent ratio, renting beats buying in San Clemente for most shorter holds. The premium you pay to own would take many years of rent savings to recoup, and that's before maintenance, taxes, and opportunity cost on the down payment.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →San Clemente has held up across the cycle: home values at $1,744,315 with +9.4% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.
San Clemente's population is shrinking 0.7% per year. Housing demand has to come from somewhere — if people are leaving, the buyer pool is shrinking faster than the inventory. That eventually shows up in price.
About San Clemente
San Clemente is a city in Orange County, California, with an estimated population of 62,627. It anchors the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. The population has contracted 0.7% per year on average since 2020. The median home value in San Clemente is $1,744,315 as of 2026-04, up 0.6% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +9.4% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in San Clemente average $3,367 per month, up 3.7% year-over-year. The composite momentum score is 69 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.
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About San Clemente (Wikipedia)
San Clemente is a coastal city in southern Orange County, California, United States. It was named in 1925 after the Spanish colonial island. Located in the Orange Coast region of the South Coast of California, San Clemente's population was 64,293 in the 2020 census. Situated roughly midway between Los Angeles and San Diego, San Clemente is a popular tourist destination in Southern California, known for its beaches, Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, and hospitality industry. San Clemente's city slogan is "Spanish Village by the Sea."
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City facts
Extracted from the Wikipedia infobox. Values may be slightly out of date relative to the latest sources.
Playbook
You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.
Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.
Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.
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Local news & community
Latest news
- 303 Cazador Ln Apt A, San Clemente, CA 92672Realtor.com · 5d ago
- South Coast Marine Protections Hearing: San ClementeEnvironment America · 1w ago
- CA County to build new "helopod" for firefighting helicoptersAction News Now · 1d ago
- San Clemente’s Long Struggle to Save Its Disappearing CoastVoice of OC · 4mo ago
- I've Traveled Southern California for 20+ Years—This Is the Beach Town Everyone Should Visit at Least OnceTravel + Leisure · 3mo ago
- San Clemente, CA Hourly Weather Forecast for TodayWeatherBug · 2w ago
Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.
Local economy & environment
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