Desert Hot Springs, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$449,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Desert Hot Springs has 197 homes for sale at a median list price of $449,000, typically selling in about 57 days.
Desert Hot Springs Market Analysis
Homes in Desert Hot Springs, CA carry a median list price of $449,000. Median pricing works out to $254 per square foot. The median price moved from $410,000 in February to $371,500 in July, a 9.4% decrease over six months.
The typical listing reaches pending status in about 36 days. Right now 197 homes are on the market in Desert Hot Springs, CA. 58 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Five bedroom homes carry the highest medians at $624,000, with one bedroom homes starting the range at $89,900. Single family homes make up about 92.4% of current inventory. The area spans the 92240, 92241, and 92440 ZIP codes.
Desert Hot Springs Rental Market
Rentals in Desert Hot Springs, CA carry a median asking rent of $2,600. The median rent moved from $2,200 in February to $2,500 in July, a 13.6% increase over six months. Right now 46 rentals are on the market in Desert Hot Springs, CA.
Desert Hot Springs Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Buyers hold the edge right now. 7.3 months of supply is more than current demand absorbs, and sale prices have eased 7% over the last six months and are 6% below a year ago. At the same time, selling times have improved 26% versus six months ago, and sales volume is up 14% versus six months ago, which keeps well-priced homes moving. Buyers have room to negotiate price and terms, while sellers should price sharply and present well to stand out.
Median Home Price
$449K
↓ 6% 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
7.3 months of supply
Ample Supply197 active listings, plenty of options to choose from.
What this means for buyers
There is more inventory than recent sales absorb, so buyers have plenty of options and stronger footing to negotiate price and terms. Listings typically sell in ~57 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes take longer to sell here than in a balanced market, so buyers have more time to negotiate and explore options. The trend is moving the other way though, with selling times down 26% 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 52% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in Desert Hot Springs
Renting is more common here than statewide, so this market has more rental inventory and shorter-term residents.
50%
Homeowners
50%
Renters
Homeownership is 5.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)
11,432 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.
Price Reductions
75 listings have reduced their price
38% of active listings
Average reduction: 5.9% (~$26K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Desert Hot Springs, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Desert Hot Springs, CA?
The median list price in Desert Hot Springs is $449,000 as of August 2026, based on 197 active listings.
Is Desert Hot Springs a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Desert Hot Springs currently reads as a buyer's market. Active inventory works out to about 7.3 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Desert Hot Springs?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 36 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 57 days.
Are home prices in Desert Hot Springs going up or down?
The median sale price in Desert Hot Springs is down about 6.3% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Desert Hot Springs, CA?
There are 197 homes for sale in Desert Hot Springs right now, including 14 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Desert Hot Springs?
The median asking rent in Desert Hot Springs is $2,600 per month, across 46 active rental listings.