Palmdale Housing Market Report – March 2026
Here's a look at how the Palmdale, CA real estate market performed in March 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 111
- Median Sale Price: $489,000
- Average Sale Price: $463,934
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $277
- Average Days on Market: 99
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 97.5%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to February, the median sale price in Palmdale moved 11.8% up (from $437,500 to $489,000). The number of homes sold was 54.2% up compared to the prior month (72 vs. 111). Average days on market shifted 34.0% down (150 days to 99 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to March 2025, the median sale price is 6.0% down (from $520,000 to $489,000). Sales volume is 8.3% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Palmdale's housing market is showing some genuinely encouraging signs this March, with activity heating up noticeably from the winter doldrums. Sales jumped 54% month-over-month, and homes are moving faster—sitting for 99 days instead of 150. That's a significant improvement and suggests buyers are returning as we head into spring, which is typical seasonal behavior. The fact that homes are selling at 97.5% of asking price indicates a fairly balanced market where neither buyers nor sellers have overwhelming leverage.
However, there's a more complicated picture when you zoom out. Year-over-year, the median price is actually down 6% from last March's $520,000, and sales volume dropped 8.3%. This suggests Palmdale hasn't fully recovered from broader affordability pressures and higher interest rates that have persisted through 2025. The pipeline of active listings is substantial at 1,098 homes, which is healthy inventory but also reflects ongoing supply in a market where demand remains somewhat constrained.
The takeaway: March shows spring momentum and improved seller conditions compared to winter, but buyers should know this isn't a hot market by recent historical standards. Prices have normalized downward, which could present genuine opportunities for those ready to purchase.
Palmdale Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93551 | 47 | $600,000 | $268 | 115 |
| 93550 | 33 | $412,000 | $302 | 91 |
| 93552 | 19 | $499,900 | $257 | 85 |
| 93591 | 12 | $29,000 | $248 | 81 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 82 | $510,000 | $282 |
| LAND | 20 | $47,499 | N/A |
| MOBILE | 5 | $185,000 | $158 |
| CONDOS | 3 | $369,900 | $332 |
| TOWNHOMES | 1 | $364,000 | $279 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 13 |
| $100K - $199K | 7 |
| $200K - $299K | 3 |
| $300K - $399K | 16 |
| $400K - $499K | 24 |
| $500K - $749K | 37 |
| $750K+ | 11 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 1,098 active listings in Palmdale with a median asking price of $300,000 and an average of 199 days on market.
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