Desert Hot Springs Housing Market Report – September 2026
Here's a look at how the Desert Hot Springs, CA real estate market performed in September 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 65
- Median Sale Price: $317,000
- Average Sale Price: $287,168
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $214
- Average Days on Market: 89
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 96.8%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to August, the median sale price in Desert Hot Springs moved 17.1% down (from $382,392 to $317,000). The number of homes sold was 12.2% down compared to the prior month (74 vs. 65). Average days on market shifted 22.6% down (115 days to 89 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to September 2025, the median sale price is 19.1% down (from $392,000 to $317,000). Sales volume is 19.8% down year-over-year.
Desert Hot Springs Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92240 | 54 | $358,500 | $225 | 92 |
| 92241 | 11 | $64,900 | $164 | 76 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 35 | $375,000 | $247 |
| LAND | 17 | $60,000 | N/A |
| MOBILE | 12 | $111,500 | $115 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 1 | $479,000 | $240 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 15 |
| $100K - $199K | 5 |
| $200K - $299K | 7 |
| $300K - $399K | 18 |
| $400K - $499K | 16 |
| $500K - $749K | 4 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 998 active listings in Desert Hot Springs with a median asking price of $199,700 and an average of 126 days on market.
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