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Coachella market report · September 2026

Coachella, CA Housing Market: Home Values, Prices & Trends

The typical Coachella home is worth about $432,471, up 0.8% from a year ago (Zillow, September 2026). 33 homes were for sale in September 2026, 12% fewer than last year (Realtor.com).

Group of palm trees in the desert in Coachella, California
Coachella, CA · Photo: Sergio Mello / Unsplash

Key takeaways

  • The typical home value in Coachella is about $432,471 as of September 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), up 0.8% from a year earlier.
  • 33 active listings across 1 ZIP code in September 2026, -12.2% vs. a year earlier, with 16 new listings and 15 pending (Realtor.com).
  • At the typical value of $432,471 with 20% down and a 7.24% 30-year rate, principal and interest come to about $2,358 a month before taxes, insurance and any HOA.
Typical home value$432,471+0.8% vs. last year · Zillow, September 2026
5-year change+26.3%Zillow Home Value Index
Homes for sale33-12.2% vs. last year · Realtor.com, September 2026
New listings1615 pending · September 2026
Listings with a price cut18%6 of 33 · September 2026
Sep 2024: $427,390 Sep 2026: $432,471
Coachella typical home value, last 25 months (Zillow Home Value Index)

Riverside County home sales (C.A.R.)

County-wide figures for existing single-family homes from the California Association of REALTORS® monthly report, September 2026.

Riverside County median sold price$620,000-0.6% vs. last year · C.A.R., September 2026
Riverside County home sales-12.7%closed sales vs. last year · C.A.R., September 2026
Riverside County days on market42median · 38 a year ago · C.A.R.
Riverside County months of supply4.4Unsold Inventory Index · C.A.R.

Coachella housing facts (U.S. Census Bureau)

From the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for Coachella city. These are survey averages, slower-moving than the market data above.

Median home value (Census)$367,600±$9,577 · owner estimates · ACS 2020–2024
Median gross rent (Census)$1,144/mo±$76 · rent + utilities · ACS 2020–2024
Owner-occupied homes64%7,947 of 12,473 occupied homes · ACS
Median year built2000ACS 2020–2024
Housing units12,683ACS 2020–2024

What it means for you

If you're buying

There are fewer homes for sale than a year ago (-12.2%). Good homes may draw more interest, so have your pre-approval and your must-haves ready before you tour.

At the typical value of $432,471 with 20% down and a 7.24% 30-year rate, principal and interest come to about $2,358 a month before taxes, insurance and any HOA.

If you're selling

Typical home values are up 0.8% from a year ago.

With fewer homes to choose from, a well-prepared, well-priced home stands out quickly.

A value based on recent sales near you, not an online estimate, is the best place to start.

Coachella by ZIP code

Homes listed for sale in September 2026, by ZIP code, largest first.

ZIPMedian list pricevs. last yearFor saleMedian days on marketList $/sq ft
92236$568,750+3.3%3371$295

Source: Realtor.com Residential Data, September 2026. ZIP codes are grouped by their postal city name, so a few may reach past city limits.

How Coachella compares in Riverside County

Coachella has the #31 highest typical home value of the 40 Riverside County places on this site. The middle typical value across them is $565,310. Places with similar values:

PlaceTypical value1-year change
Cathedral City$474,189-2.3%
Idyllwild$463,146-1.7%
Hemet$441,488+0.6%
Banning$409,691-0.7%
Anza$395,000-1.8%
White Water$380,259+1.2%

Where each number comes from

FigureValueSourcePeriod
Typical home value$432,471Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI)September 2026
5-year change in typical value+26.3%Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI)September 2026
Homes for sale33Realtor.com Residential Data, by ZIP codeSeptember 2026
New and pending listings16 new, 15 pendingRealtor.com Residential Data, by ZIP codeSeptember 2026
Listings with a price cut18%Realtor.com Residential Data, by ZIP codeSeptember 2026
Riverside County median sold price, existing single-family homes$620,000C.A.R. September 2026 Home Sales and Price ReportSeptember 2026
Riverside County closed sales vs. a year earlier-12.7%C.A.R. September 2026 Home Sales and Price ReportSeptember 2026
Riverside County median days on market42 daysC.A.R. September 2026 Home Sales and Price ReportSeptember 2026
Riverside County months of supply (Unsold Inventory Index)4.4C.A.R. September 2026 Home Sales and Price ReportSeptember 2026
Median value of owner-occupied homes$367,600 (±$9,577)U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year, table B25077 (Median Value)2020–2024
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities)$1,144/mo (±$76)U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent)2020–2024
Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied63.7%U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year, table B25003 (Tenure)2020–2024
Median year homes were built2000U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year, table B25035 (Median Year Structure Built)2020–2024
Total housing units12,683U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year, table B25001 (Housing Units)2020–2024
30-year mortgage rate used in payment examples7.24%Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Surveyweek of October 29, 2026

Quick answers

How much is a typical home in Coachella, CA?

The typical home value in Coachella is about $432,471 as of September 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), up 0.8% from a year earlier.

How much have home values in Coachella changed over five years?

About +26.3% over the past five years, based on the Zillow Home Value Index through September 2026.

How many homes are for sale in Coachella?

33 active listings across 1 ZIP code in September 2026, -12.2% vs. a year earlier, with 16 new listings and 15 pending (Realtor.com).

What is the mortgage payment on a typical Coachella home?

About $2,358 a month in principal and interest on a $432,471 home with 20% down at 7.24% (Freddie Mac 30-year average). Taxes, insurance and HOA dues are extra, and your rate will differ.

What is the median home price in Riverside County?

$620,000 for existing single-family homes sold in September 2026, down 0.6% from a year earlier, according to the California Association of REALTORS®. Homes took a median 42 days to sell, with 4.4 months of supply.

What do Census figures show for housing in Coachella?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020–2024) puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Coachella at $367,600 and median gross rent at $1,144 a month. About 64% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the median home was built in 2000. Census values are owners' own estimates averaged over five years, so they run behind current market prices.

Thinking about buying or selling in Coachella?

Get a home value based on recent sales near you, or book 15 minutes to talk through your plan.

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or call/text 562-253-9034

Sources

  • Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) and Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), city level, through September 2026: zillow.com/research/data
  • Realtor.com Residential Data, inventory by ZIP code, September 2026: realtor.com/research/data
  • California Association of REALTORS®, September 2026 Home Sales and Price Report, county table (existing single-family homes): car.org
  • U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for Coachella city: data.census.gov
  • Mortgage rate: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, 30-year fixed, week of October 29, 2026

Each figure on this page is shown with its source and period; sources differ in method and timing, so their numbers won't match exactly. ZHVI is Zillow's estimate of a typical home value (middle third of homes), not an appraisal or a sale price. Listing figures describe homes for sale, not closed sales. Payment examples are principal and interest only and are not a loan offer. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Not legal, tax or financial advice.

Memorial “Memo” Dinh | REALTOR® | CA DRE #02066757 | Epique Realty | Prestige Luxury Group | Equal Housing Opportunity

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