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Palm Desert, CA, Market Trends

There are 1060 active listings and 53 new listings in Palm Desert, CA.
In Palm Desert, CA, homes sold for a median price of $559,000 in May 2026.
On average, properties in Palm Desert, CA sell after 119 days on the market compared to 91 days last year.
1427 homes were sold in Palm Desert, CA in May 2026, up from 1297 last year.
Palm Desert, CA is part of the Riverside County R-1 School District, with 17 Elementary Schools, 9 Middle Schools, and 7 High Schools.

Palm Desert, CA Homes For Sale

Palm Desert Overview

Active Homes

1,060

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New Homes

53

Open Houses

42

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Price Reduced

216

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Palm Desert, CA Market Trends & Statistics

last updated on June 10, 2026

Schools in Palm Desert, CA

Palm Desert, CA hosts 4 public schools with an average rating of 7 of out 10 by GreatSchools. You can also find 13 private and 2 charter schools.

School Districts

0

Elementary Schools

17

Middle Schools

9

High Schools

7

Grades:
Elementary
Middle
High

James Earl Carter Elementary School

public School, Grades K-5

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10

George Washington Charter School

charter School, Grades K-5

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10

Ronald Reagan Elementary School

public School, Grades K-5

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10

Abraham Lincoln Elementary School

public School, Grades K-5

GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10

Sacred Heart School

private School, Grades PK-8

GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.

Montessori School Of The Desert

private School, Grades PK-1

GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.

Jewish Community School of the Desert

private School, Grades PK, K-6

GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.

Desert Adventist Academy

private School, Grades K-8

GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.

Dove's Landing School

private School, Grades K-10

GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.

The Academy Of Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church

private School, Grades K-7

GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.

Montessori School Of The Valley

private School, Grades PK-3

GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.

Valley Christian Academy

private School, Grades K-12

GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.

Valley Christian Academy

private School, Grades 1-12

GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.

Palm Desert Learning Tree Center

private School, Grades PK-5

GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.

PALM DESERT LEARNING TREE CENTER

private School, Grades PK-5

GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.

Palm Desert, CA Property Insights

People

People

53% Female/Male
Avg Age is 49 Years Old

School

School

37% with College Degree
92% with High School Diploma

Earnings

Earnings

Avg Household Earnings $74K
11% in Poverty

Elevation

Elevation

313.54 Feet

Tree Coverage

Tree Coverage

4.36%

Average Tree Covering

June Temperature

June Temperature

88° Fahrenheit

H: 104°F L: 71°F

Days of Sunshine

Days of Sunshine

Very High

Compared with the National Average

Rainfall

Rainfall

4 Inches

Palm Desert, CA Neighborhood Scores

Food

Pets

Walkability

Kid Friendly

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Counties

Riverside County