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PALM DESERT, CA 92260

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Riverside County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
358
⇧ 2.6% vs 349 last year
Pending
52
15% pending ratio
Median Price
$635,000
⇩ 11.5% vs $717,495 last year
Average Price
$1,414,585
⇧ 15.5% vs $1,224,479 last year
Days on Market
68
⇧ 15.3% vs 59 days last year

Market Context

Population: 31,039  ·  Density: 382.5/mi²  ·  Median household income: $68,750

Typical home value: $418,786  ·  Homeownership: 65.5%

Market Analysis

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

The PALM DESERT, CA real estate market (92260) currently shows 358 active listings, with 52 pending sales. Homes are averaging 68 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 9 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 68 days on market compared to 59 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 11.5% year-over-year, from $717,495 to $635,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 358 this year vs 349 last year
  • Days on market: 68 now vs 59 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $635,000 (-11.5% YoY)
  • Average: $1,414,585 (+15.5% 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

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 28.5 miles — 2,667 listings ($2,785,789,893 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
92260Palm Desert, CA 922600.0 mi358$506,421,430$635,000$1,414,585
92270Rancho Mirage, CA 922704.7 mi456$741,286,824$979,900$1,625,629
92264Palm Springs, CA 922646.3 mi366$382,734,618$650,000$1,045,723
92234Cathedral City, CA 922348.7 mi249$131,152,782$520,000$526,718
92201Indio, CA 922019.8 mi400$242,507,200$550,000$606,268
92561Mountain Center, CA 9256110.6 mi33$39,466,647$780,000$1,195,959
92262Palm Springs, CA 9226214.3 mi491$527,159,204$748,000$1,073,644
92539Anza, CA 9253918.7 mi22$10,855,768$486,750$493,444
92236Coachella, CA 9223619.1 mi56$40,633,320$539,900$725,595
92274Thermal, CA 9227423.0 mi59$60,767,463$325,000$1,029,957
92230Cabazon, CA 9223025.4 mi4$1,676,532$388,000$419,133
92544Hemet, CA 9254426.4 mi128$82,524,160$479,500$644,720
92256Morongo Valley, CA 9225628.5 mi45$18,603,945$394,000$413,421

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in PALM DESERT, CA 92260?

As of January 2026, there are 358 active listings in PALM DESERT, CA (zip code 92260), compared to 349 the prior year.

What is the median home price in PALM DESERT, CA 92260?

The median listing price in PALM DESERT, CA 92260 is $635,000 as of January 2026, a 11.5% decrease from $717,495 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in PALM DESERT, CA?

Homes in PALM DESERT, CA 92260 spend an average of 68 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 59 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in PALM DESERT, CA 92260?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 9 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 68 days on market compared to 59 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in PALM DESERT, CA?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in PALM DESERT, CA 92260 save an estimated $12,700 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $635,000. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.