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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Palm Desert is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since May 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Palm Desert, CA

How much do homes in Palm Desert, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$574,084

$336/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since May 2023

-$19,182(-3.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Palm Desert have sold for 3.2% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Palm Desert was $574,084 in May 2024, down 3.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $336.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMay 2023May 2024CHANGE
1 $275K$338.5K
+23.1%
2 $474.9K$479K
+0.9%
3 $675K$650K
-3.7%
4 $865K$990K
+14.5%
5+ $1.1M$975K
-12.2%

Summary: Palm Desert housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 23.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 0.9%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 3.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 14.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 12.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Indian Wells
+19.9%
Rancho Mirage
+3.5%
La Quinta
+2.3%
Cathedral City-Palm Desert
+0.9%
Palm Desert
-3.2%

Housing Supply in Palm Desert, CA

How many homes are available in Palm Desert, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
783813+3.8%

Summary: The Palm Desert real estate market had 813 homes for sale in May 2024, a 3.8% increase compared to April 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1 1115
+36.4%
2 316321
+1.6%
3 321324
+0.9%
4 102119
+16.7%
5+ 3334
+3.0%

Summary: The Palm Desert housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 36.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 1.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 0.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 16.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
168159-5.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

100 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

38 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

21 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Palm Desert, you may be able to get a good deal. 62.9% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 159 homes were sold or pending in Palm Desert in May 2024, down by 5.4% month-over-month. Of the 159 sold homes, 63% were sold under asking, 24% were sold at asking, and 13% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Palm Desert, CA

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

Average Sale Time

May 2023May 2024CHANGE
52 Days54 Days+3.1%

Summary: Homes in Palm Desert had an average of 54 days on market in May 2024, up by 3.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

60 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

69 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

30 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During May 2024, 159 homes were sold in Palm Desert; 38% of homes were sold within 30 days, 43% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 19% 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 4 Days Ago

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