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 buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Palm Desert, CA

How much do homes in Palm Desert, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$578,927

$336/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$11,634(+2.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Palm Desert have sold for 2.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Palm Desert was $578,927 in October 2024, up 2.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $336.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $299K$323.5K
+8.2%
2 $469.9K$472.8K
+0.6%
3 $652.9K$650K
-0.4%
4 $880K$925K
+5.1%
5+ $907.5K$947.5K
+4.4%

Summary: Palm Desert housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 8.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 0.6%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 0.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 4.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Indian Wells
+34.0%
Rancho Mirage
+7.3%
Cathedral City-Palm Desert
+2.8%
Palm Desert
+2.1%
La Quinta
+0.7%

Housing Supply in Palm Desert, CA

How many homes are available in Palm Desert, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
599742+23.9%

Summary: The Palm Desert real estate market had 742 homes for sale in October 2024, a 23.9% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 87
-12.5%
2 239303
+26.8%
3 260315
+21.2%
4 7291
+26.4%
5+ 2026
+30.0%

Summary: The Palm Desert housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 12.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 26.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 21.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 26.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 30%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
86102+18.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

63 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

25 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

14 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. 61.8% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 102 homes were sold or pending in Palm Desert in October 2024, up by 18.6% month-over-month. Of the 102 sold homes, 62% were sold under asking, 25% were sold at asking, and 14% 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

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
60 Days56 Days-7.1%

Summary: Homes in Palm Desert had an average of 56 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 7.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

41 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

34 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

27 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Palm Desert are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During October 2024, 102 homes were sold in Palm Desert; 40% of homes were sold within 30 days, 33% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 26% 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 20 Days Ago

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