La Quinta, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$730,000
Updated August 2026
Today, La Quinta has 319 homes for sale at a median list price of $730,000, typically selling in about 56 days.
La Quinta Market Analysis
The median list price in La Quinta, CA is $730,000. Current inventory stands at 319 active listings. 82 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Expect a median around $289,900 for one bedroom homes and $2.5M at the five bedroom end. Single family homes lead the mix at 77.1%, with condos accounting for another 21.9%. February to July saw the median price go from $915,000 to $620,000, down about 32.2%. Per square foot, the median stands at $378.
Homes here typically go under contract in about 55 days. Addresses here carry the 92253 ZIP code.
La Quinta Rental Market
The median asking rent in La Quinta, CA is $7,000. Current inventory stands at 395 active rental listings. February to July saw the median rent go from $3,850 to $4,000, up about 3.9%.
La Quinta Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Buyers hold the edge right now. Sale prices have eased 15% over the last six months, though they remain 6% above a year ago, and 41% of sellers have trimmed their asking price. Buyers have room to negotiate price and terms, while sellers should price sharply and present well to stand out.
Median Home Price
$730K
↑ 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
5.4 months of supply
Balanced Supply319 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 ~56 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 slowdown has deepened 21% versus six months ago.
Inventory Distribution
A solid share of current listings is under 30 days old, while a meaningful share has been up longer.
About 46% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in La Quinta
Homeownership is significantly higher than average, making this a homeowner-dominated market with more long-term residents.
75%
Homeowners
25%
Renters
Homeownership is 19.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
15,733 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical home cost
$4,967/mo
Actual housing expense
Affordable budget (28%)
$2,278/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$8,136/mo
La Quinta
A typical home costs about 61% of the median household's income.
For reference, lenders typically recommend spending ≤28%.
Income needed to afford a typical home comfortably
$213K/year
Assumes housing costs ≤28% of income
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20% down, 7% rate, 30-yr fixed. CA averages for tax/insurance.
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $673K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$1.4M)
Price Reductions
132 listings have reduced their price
41% of active listings
Average reduction: 6.1% (~$45K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the La Quinta, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in La Quinta, CA?
The median list price in La Quinta is $730,000 as of August 2026, based on 319 active listings.
Is La Quinta a buyer's market or a seller's market?
La Quinta currently reads as a buyer's market. Active inventory works out to about 5.4 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in La Quinta?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 55 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 56 days.
Are home prices in La Quinta going up or down?
The median sale price in La Quinta is up about 5.6% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in La Quinta, CA?
There are 319 homes for sale in La Quinta right now, including 20 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in La Quinta?
The median asking rent in La Quinta is $7,000 per month, across 395 active rental listings.