San Diego ranks among the top five cities for annual home price gains, with an 8.7% increase from last year, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index. Nationwide, home prices rose by 5.4% from April to June. New York leads with a 9% increase, followed by Las Vegas at 8.5%. Over the past five years, San Diego's overall market has appreciated by 72%, with high-tier homes rising by 79%. Affordable housing information is available for those interested in San Diego County.