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CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Riverside County
Seller's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The CATHEDRAL CITY, CA real estate market (92234) currently shows 215 active listings, with 48 pending sales. Homes are averaging 57 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 56 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 57 days on market compared to 66 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 9% year-over-year, from $549,000 to $499,749.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 51,964  ·  Density: 1,359.0/mi²  ·  Median household income: $63,209

Typical home value: $375,978  ·  Homeownership: 64.3%

Market Overview

Active Listings
215
⇩ 20.7% vs 271 last year
Pending
48
22% pending ratio
Median Price
$499,749
⇩ 9% vs $549,000 last year
Average Price
$492,319
⇩ 19.1% vs $608,260 last year
Days on Market
57
⇩ 13.6% vs 66 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$290
⇩ 8.2% vs $316/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,596 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 215 this year vs 271 last year
  • Days on market: 57 now vs 66 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $499,749 (-9% YoY)
  • Average: $492,319 (-19.1% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 25.3 miles — 3,322 listings ($3,358,698,428 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
92234Cathedral City, CA 922340.0 mi268$137,868,848$510,000$514,436
92276Thousand Palms, CA 922764.8 mi15$6,548,415$449,000$436,561
92262Palm Springs, CA 922626.2 mi540$600,528,600$788,950$1,112,090
92260Palm Desert, CA 922608.7 mi410$600,287,560$649,750$1,464,116
92240Desert Hot Springs, CA 9224010.1 mi250$106,978,750$419,500$427,915
92241Desert Hot Springs, CA 9224110.8 mi30$22,908,540$612,475$763,618
92561Mountain Center, CA 9256113.7 mi33$40,792,851$897,750$1,236,147
92253La Quinta, CA 9225315.0 mi643$1,204,508,109$898,000$1,873,263
92201Indio, CA 9220115.2 mi436$250,224,760$547,000$573,910
92256Morongo Valley, CA 9225619.8 mi43$17,794,991$380,000$413,837
92220Banning, CA 9222023.1 mi221$101,185,513$414,875$457,853
92284Yucca Valley, CA 9228424.0 mi249$133,233,675$461,250$535,075
92252Joshua Tree, CA 9225225.3 mi184$135,837,816$499,000$738,249

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234?

As of September 2026, there are 215 active listings in CATHEDRAL CITY, CA (zip code 92234), compared to 271 the prior year.

What is the median home price in CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234?

The median listing price in CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 is $499,749 as of September 2026, a 9% decrease from $549,000 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in CATHEDRAL CITY, CA?

Homes in CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 spend an average of 57 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 66 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 56 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 57 days on market compared to 66 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in CATHEDRAL CITY, CA?

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