Palm Desert, CA Housing Market & Real Estate
Housing market overview · Updated weekly ·
Quick answer: The median home sale price in Palm Desert, CA is $556,000, down 13.1% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 84 days with 764 active listings. The market is currently a buyer's market.
$556,000median sale price
Is Palm Desert a buyer's or seller's market?
Palm Desert, CA is currently a buyer's market, based on 6.4 months of supply and homes selling in about 84 days. How we determine this →
Homes sold
120
Last 12 weeks
Days on market
84
Average pace
Active listings
764
6.4 months supply
Sale-to-list
96.3%
Below asking
Palm Desert, CA market data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $556,000 |
| Median list price | $650,000 |
| Year-over-year price change | -13.1% |
| Average days on market | 84 days |
| Active inventory | 764 listings |
| Months of supply | 6.4 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 96.3% |
| Market condition | Buyer's market |
Source: Redfin · Updated weekly
The Palm Desert housing market is currently classified as a buyer's market with a median sale price of $556,000. Prices have fallen 13.1% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 84 days on market, indicating 6.4 months of inventory.This inventory level gives buyers significantly more negotiating power, allowing time to inspect properties thoroughly and potentially negotiate better terms.
Market trends
Homes for sale in Palm Desert
There are currently 764 homes listed for sale in Palm Desert, California. The median listing price is $650K.
Active listings
764
Homes on market
Median list price
$650K
Avg. days on market
84
Days until sale
New this week
190
Newly listed
Top public schools in Palm Desert
6 schools tracked · 6,112 students
The largest public schools serving Palm Desert, CA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Palm Desert High
Grades 9-12 · 2,039 students
Palm Desert Charter Middle
Grades 6-8 · 1,389 students
Ronald Reagan Elementary
Grades K-5 · 818 students
George Washington Charter
Grades K-5 · 756 students
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Grades K-5 · 593 students
James Earl Carter Elementary
Grades K-5 · 517 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Palm Desert?
The median home sale price in Palm Desert is $556,000, down 13.1% from last year.
How long do homes stay on market in Palm Desert?
Homes typically spend 84 days on market before going under contract.
Is Palm Desert a buyer's or seller's market?
With 6.4 months of supply, Palm Desert is currently a buyer's market.
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