Cathedral City, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$519,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Cathedral City has 171 homes for sale at a median list price of $519,000, typically selling in about 68 days.
Cathedral City Market Analysis
The median list price in Cathedral City, CA is $519,000. Current inventory stands at 171 active listings. 47 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Expect a median around $202,450 for one bedroom homes and $850,000 at the seven bedroom end. Single family homes lead the mix at 63.7%, with condos accounting for another 35.1%. The median price has held roughly steady over the last six months, at $515,000 as of July. Median pricing works out to $295 per square foot.
Homes here typically go under contract in about 43 days. Cathedral City, CA covers the 92234 and 92262 ZIP codes.
Cathedral City Rental Market
The median asking rent in Cathedral City, CA is $4,000. Current inventory stands at 118 active rental listings. February to July saw the median rent go from $2,500 to $3,200, up about 28.0%.
Cathedral City Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. Sales volume is up 22% versus six months ago, yet the typical home takes about 68 days to sell, and 43% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, so neither side holds a clear advantage. Realistic pricing wins for sellers, and patient, prepared buyers can secure fair terms.
Median Home Price
$519K
↑ 2% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
4.3 months of supply
Balanced Supply171 active listings currently on the market.
What this means for buyers
Supply and demand are roughly in step, with a steady flow of options and no glut. Listings typically sell in ~68 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are sitting on the market, so buyers often have strong leverage to negotiate price, terms, and repairs. The trend is moving the other way though, with selling times down 12% over the last six months.
Inventory Distribution
A solid share of current listings is under 30 days old, while a meaningful share has been up longer.
About 47% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in Cathedral City
Homeownership is higher than average, and most households in this area own rather than rent.
65%
Homeowners
35%
Renters
Homeownership is 9.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
19,157 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $136K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 2 → 3 bedrooms (+$271K)
Price Reductions
74 listings have reduced their price
43% of active listings
Average reduction: 6.7% (~$35K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Cathedral City, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Cathedral City, CA?
The median list price in Cathedral City is $519,000 as of August 2026, based on 171 active listings.
Is Cathedral City a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Cathedral City currently reads as a balanced market. Active inventory works out to about 4.3 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Cathedral City?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 43 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 68 days.
Are home prices in Cathedral City going up or down?
The median sale price in Cathedral City is up about 2.3% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Cathedral City, CA?
There are 171 homes for sale in Cathedral City right now, including 13 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Cathedral City?
The median asking rent in Cathedral City is $4,000 per month, across 118 active rental listings.