Joshua Tree, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$490,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Joshua Tree has 131 homes for sale at a median list price of $490,000, typically selling in about 59 days.
Joshua Tree Market Analysis
Buyers in Joshua Tree, CA are looking at a median list price of $490,000. Median pricing works out to $375 per square foot. Since February, the median price has moved up about 5.1% to $352,000 as of July.
It takes about 49 days for the typical home here to go under contract. Joshua Tree, CA has 131 active listings on the market right now. 33 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Pricing spreads from a $167,500 median for studio homes to $1.2M for five bedroom homes. Most of what is for sale here is single family homes, about 93.1% of the mix. The area falls within the 92252 ZIP code.
Joshua Tree Rental Market
Renters in Joshua Tree, CA are looking at a median asking rent of $2,450. The median rent has held roughly steady over the last four months, at $2,300 as of May 2026. Joshua Tree, CA has 8 active rental listings on the market right now.
Joshua Tree Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Buyers hold the edge right now. 11.9 months of supply is more than current demand absorbs, and sale prices have eased 15% over the last six months, though they remain 11% above a year ago. At the same time, sales volume is up 19% versus six months ago, and inventory is an even mix of new and older listings, 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
$490K
↑ 11% 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
11.9 months of supply
Ample Supply131 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 ~59 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.
Inventory Distribution
A solid share of current listings is under 30 days old, while a meaningful share has been up longer.
About 55% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in Joshua Tree
Homeownership is significantly higher than average, making this a homeowner-dominated market with more long-term residents.
68%
Homeowners
32%
Renters
Homeownership is 12.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
2,716 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $198K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$325K)
Price Reductions
43 listings have reduced their price
33% of active listings
Average reduction: 8.8% (~$43K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Joshua Tree, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Joshua Tree, CA?
The median list price in Joshua Tree is $490,000 as of August 2026, based on 131 active listings.
Is Joshua Tree a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Joshua Tree currently reads as a buyer's market. Active inventory works out to about 11.9 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Joshua Tree?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 49 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 59 days.
Are home prices in Joshua Tree going up or down?
The median sale price in Joshua Tree is up about 11.2% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Joshua Tree, CA?
There are 131 homes for sale in Joshua Tree right now, including 9 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Joshua Tree?
The median asking rent in Joshua Tree is $2,450 per month, across 8 active rental listings.