Coachella Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Coachella, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 27
- Median Sale Price: $455,000
- Average Sale Price: $551,714
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $336
- Average Days on Market: 89
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 97.2%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Coachella moved 7.2% down (from $490,500 to $455,000). The number of homes sold was 50.0% up compared to the prior month (18 vs. 27). Average days on market shifted 53.4% up (58 days to 89 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 10.3% down (from $507,000 to $455,000). Sales volume is 35.0% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Coachella's May market shows a tale of two forces at work. While sales volume jumped 50 percent month-over-month, this likely reflects improved data collection rather than a genuine surge in buyer activity. The real story lies in pricing: median prices have fallen 7.2 percent since April and 10.3 percent year-over-year, suggesting genuine downward pressure on the market. Sellers are meeting buyers closer to their asking prices (97.2 percent of list), but homes are taking nearly three months to sell, up significantly from the 58-day average just a month ago. This slowdown indicates cooling demand.
The gap between median and average prices—about $97,000—hints that a few higher-priced properties are propping up the average while most sales cluster below the median. With 106 active listings sitting at a median asking price of $580,069 and averaging 181 days on market, inventory pressure is building. These unsold homes have been languishing longer than sold homes, creating a buyer's market dynamic. Unless demand picks up heading into summer, sellers may need to adjust expectations further. The fundamentals suggest Coachella is gradually shifting from seller-friendly to more balanced conditions.
Coachella Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92236 | 27 | $455,000 | $336 | 89 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 20 | $429,500 | $330 |
| LAND | 5 | $568,000 | N/A |
| CONDO | 1 | $1,029,000 | N/A |
| OTHER | 1 | $1,412,000 | $457 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $100K - $199K | 2 |
| $200K - $299K | 1 |
| $300K - $399K | 4 |
| $400K - $499K | 8 |
| $500K - $749K | 8 |
| $750K+ | 4 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 106 active listings in Coachella with a median asking price of $580,069 and an average of 181 days on market.
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