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 buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

At the same time last year, Cathedral City-Palm Desert was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Cathedral City-Palm Desert is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Cathedral City-Palm Desert, CA

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

Median Sold Price

$674,561

$364/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$18,490(+2.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Cathedral City-Palm Desert have sold for 2.8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Cathedral City-Palm Desert was $674,561 in October 2024, up 2.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $364.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $299.4K$300K
0.2%
2 $478K$489.7K
+2.4%
3 $706.6K$720K
+1.9%
4 $1.0M$1.1M
+4.4%
5+ $1.6M$1.3M
-18.0%

Summary: Cathedral City-Palm Desert housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 0.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 2.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 4.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 18%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Indian Wells
+34.0%
Rancho Mirage
+7.3%
Cathedral City-Palm Desert
+2.8%
Cathedral City
+2.6%
Palm Desert
+2.1%

Housing Supply in Cathedral City-Palm Desert, CA

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

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1,3921,758+26.3%

Summary: The Cathedral City-Palm Desert real estate market had 1,758 homes for sale in October 2024, a 26.3% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 3336
+9.1%
2 389495
+27.2%
3 656817
+24.5%
4 251330
+31.5%
5+ 6380
+27.0%

Summary: The Cathedral City-Palm Desert housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 9.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 27.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 24.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 31.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 27%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
166223+34.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

147 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

52 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

24 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. 65.9% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 223 homes were sold or pending in Cathedral City-Palm Desert in October 2024, up by 34.3% month-over-month. Of the 223 sold homes, 66% were sold under asking, 23% were sold at asking, and 11% 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

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
61 Days57 Days-7.2%

Summary: Homes in Cathedral City-Palm Desert had an average of 57 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 7.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

83 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

91 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

48 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 October 2024, 223 homes were sold in Cathedral City-Palm Desert; 37% of homes were sold within 30 days, 41% 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.

Report Updated 16 Days Ago

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