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Palm Desert, CA home prices and housing market

2 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$546K1-yr changeDown1.2%

The typical home value in Palm Desert, CA is $546K as of September 2026, down 1.2% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Palm Desert ZIP code, the median list price is $558K and homes spend a median of 70 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Palm Desert, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$546K
1-yr changeMedian across Palm Desert ZIPs
-1.2%
ZIP markets live4 tracked in Palm Desert
2
County
Riverside County

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12-month value trend

-1.2% over 12 months

Typical home value in Palm Desert over the last 12 months: $553K in Sep 2025 to $546K in Sep 2026 (-1.2%).

Sep 2025$553K

Sep 2026$546K

Median Zillow home value index across Palm Desert's ZIP codes.

Context

Palm Desert's housing market shows modest softness as of September 2026. The typical home value stands at $545,903, down 1.2% over the past year. There are 575 homes for sale with a median list price of $548,125, and new listings added 208 properties to the market. Homes are spending a median of 70 days on market, and 12.7% of listings have seen a price cut. For homeowners considering a sale, the combination of declining values and moderate inventory suggests this is a buyer-friendly climate where pricing strategy matters.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Palm Desert, CA?

Typical home value

$546K

Down1.2%YoY

Median list price

$558K

Days on market

70

Homes for sale

575

Price cuts

12.7%

New listings

208

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Palm Desert's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Palm Desert, CA home prices over time

Typical home values in Palm Desert, CA are down 1.2% over the past year, from $553K in September 2025 to $546K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Palm Desert, CA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$545,903-1.2%
September 2025$552,673No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Palm Desert ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

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

Palm Desert, CA is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers.

The signals are mixed: relatively few listings have cut their asking price, but homes are taking longer to sell, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction.

Based on a median of 70 days on market and 13% of listings with a price cut in the typical Palm Desert ZIP code, and 208 new listings against 575 active listings across Palm Desert, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Palm Desert housing market forecast 2027

+0.1%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 2 Palm Desert ZIP codes, points to typical home values holding roughly flat by September 2027 (up 0.1%).

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Palm Desert fell 1.2%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Palm Desert?

Not by much, on the forecasts: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Palm Desert shows typical home values holding roughly flat by September 2027 (up 0.1%), after a 1.2% decline over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 2 Palm Desert ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Palm Desert?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 4 Palm Desert ZIP codes in total; the remaining 2 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Palm Desert, CA home prices.

What is the typical home value in Palm Desert?

The typical home value in Palm Desert is $545,903 as of September 2026, which is down 1.2% over the past year.

How many homes are currently for sale in Palm Desert?

There are 575 homes for sale in Palm Desert as of September 2026, with 208 new listings added to the market during that period.

How long do homes typically stay on the market in Palm Desert?

Homes in Palm Desert spend a median of 70 days on market as of September 2026.

Are home prices going up or down in Palm Desert, CA?

Typical home values in Palm Desert, CA are down 1.2% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

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

Palm Desert, CA is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers. The signals are mixed: relatively few listings have cut their asking price, but homes are taking longer to sell, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction. Based on a median of 70 days on market and 13% of listings with a price cut in the typical Palm Desert ZIP code, and 208 new listings against 575 active listings across Palm Desert, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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