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Palm Desert, CA 92260 Housing Market

The typical home value in Palm Desert is $573,611, down 0.9% over the past year. The median list price stands at $599,000, with homes taking a median of 69 days to sell.

Updated September 2026Median value$574K

The median home value in Palm Desert, CA 92260 is $574K as of September 2026, down 0.9% year over year, according to Zillow ZHVI. For a read on your own home, start with a free consultation: a licensed local pro will walk you through your numbers and your options, with no obligation.

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Debbie Toohey is a Greater Palm Springs real estate agent and co-founder of SolCal Properties®, a boutique luxury team in Palm Springs, CA. With 20+ years of experience and $750M+ in career sales, she represents sellers and buyers in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, La Quinta and Indian Wells. Debbie works with relocation, second-home and luxury clients, and her team offers clear communication and full support from listing through closing. Learn more at solcalproperties.com.

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Typical 92260 range

$528K to $620K

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12-month value trend

-0.9% over 12 months

Sep 2025$579K

Low $573KHigh $579K

Sep 2026$574K

The numbers

What is the 92260 housing market like?

As of September 2026

Typical home value

$574K

0.9%YoY

Median list price

$599K

0.2%MoM

Days on market

14.8%MoM

Homes for sale

244

10.4%MoM

Price cuts

11.8%

7.4%MoM

New listings

43.3%MoM

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

The outlook

92260 housing market forecast 2027

+0.1%

Zillow forecast, 12 months to September 2027

Zillow forecasts typical home values in 92260 to stay roughly flat by September 2027 (up 0.1%).

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in 92260 fell 0.9%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in 92260?

Zillow's forecast does not point to a meaningful drop: it expects typical home values in 92260 to stay roughly flat by September 2027 (up 0.1%), after a 0.9% decline over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

Forecast: Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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The comparison

How do 92260 home prices compare?

92260$573,611
Palm Desert$545,903
California$692,765
United States$285,347

Median Zillow home value (ZHVI), as of September 2026. Comparison levels are medians across every ZIP code with Zillow data (Palm Desert: 2 ZIPs; California: 1,543 ZIPs; United States: 26,262 ZIPs).

Context

Palm Desert's inventory remains moderate, with 244 homes for sale and 86 new listings as of September 2026. The median days on market of 69 suggests reasonable buyer activity, though not brisk. About 11.8% of listings have seen a price cut, which typically signals a buyer-favorable environment. The slight annual decline in typical home value reflects broader market softness. Sellers should expect a deliberate sales process rather than a competitive bidding scenario.

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Common questions

What people ask us.

What is the typical home value in Palm Desert 92260?

The typical home value in Palm Desert is $573,611, down 0.9% over the past year as of September 2026.

How long do homes stay on the market in 92260?

Homes in Palm Desert have a median of 69 days on market, indicating a moderate pace of sale.

How many homes are currently for sale in Palm Desert 92260?

There are 244 homes for sale in Palm Desert as of September 2026, with 86 new listings during that period.

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