Is Cathedral City-Palm Desert, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Cathedral City-Palm Desert is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since May 2023

Since last year, Cathedral City-Palm Desert has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Cathedral City-Palm Desert is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Cathedral City-Palm Desert, CA

How much do homes in Cathedral City-Palm Desert, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$674,125

$361/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since May 2023

+$5,918(+0.9%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Cathedral City-Palm Desert have sold for 0.9% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Cathedral City-Palm Desert was $674,125 in May 2024, up 0.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $361.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMay 2023May 2024CHANGE
1 $299K$305K
+2.0%
2 $480K$493.1K
+2.7%
3 $713.8K$726.3K
+1.8%
4 $1.0M$1.1M
+6.4%
5+ $1.5M$1.4M
-7.4%

Summary: Cathedral City-Palm Desert housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 2.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 7.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Indian Wells
+19.9%
Rancho Mirage
+3.5%
Cathedral City-Palm Desert
+0.9%
Cathedral City
+0.9%
Palm Desert
-3.2%

Housing Supply in Cathedral City-Palm Desert, CA

How many homes are available in Cathedral City-Palm Desert, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1,7221,784+3.6%

Summary: The Cathedral City-Palm Desert real estate market had 1,784 homes for sale in May 2024, a 3.6% increase compared to April 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1 3645
+25.0%
2 457474
+3.7%
3 800821
+2.6%
4 335346
+3.3%
5+ 9498
+4.3%

Summary: The Cathedral City-Palm Desert housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 25%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 3.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 4.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
367327-10.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

213 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

69 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

45 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Cathedral City-Palm Desert, you may be able to get a good deal. 65.1% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 327 homes were sold or pending in Cathedral City-Palm Desert in May 2024, down by 10.9% month-over-month. Of the 327 sold homes, 65% were sold under asking, 21% were sold at asking, and 14% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Cathedral City-Palm Desert, CA

How long does it take to sell a home in Cathedral City-Palm Desert, CA?

Average Sale Time

May 2023May 2024CHANGE
55 Days58 Days+6.2%

Summary: Homes in Cathedral City-Palm Desert had an average of 58 days on market in May 2024, up by 6.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

110 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

145 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

72 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Avg time on Rocket Homes in Cathedral City-Palm Desert has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During May 2024, 327 homes were sold in Cathedral City-Palm Desert; 34% of homes were sold within 30 days, 44% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 22% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

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