Mojave Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Mojave, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 5
- Median Sale Price: $216,000
- Average Sale Price: $145,220
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $231
- Average Days on Market: 152
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 98.1%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Mojave moved 1007.7% up (from $19,500 to $216,000). The number of homes sold was 66.7% down compared to the prior month (15 vs. 5). Average days on market shifted 42.9% down (266 days to 152 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 980.0% up (from $20,000 to $216,000). Sales volume is 37.5% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Mojave's housing market is sending some genuinely confusing signals this April. While median prices have skyrocketed—up over 1000 percent from last month—that dramatic jump is largely a statistical artifact. The market sold only five homes in April, including land and a mobile home, so one or two higher-priced sales can wildly distort the median. The real story is slower: fewer homes are selling month-over-month and year-over-year, suggesting demand remains soft despite the headline numbers.
The positive news is that homes are moving faster, with days on market dropping from 266 to 152 days. That's meaningful improvement, and the 98.1 percent sale-to-list ratio shows buyers and sellers are meeting closer to asking prices. However, there's a disconnect between sales and inventory. The market has 309 active listings at a median asking price of just $29,000—a bargain-basement figure that reflects Mojave's status as an affordable but remote market. Many of these listings are stale, averaging 334 days on market, suggesting serious affordability alone won't move homes that buyers simply don't want.
This market feels stuck between deep affordability and limited demand, typical for inland desert communities far from major job centers.
Mojave Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93501 | 5 | $216,000 | $231 | 152 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAND | 2 | $16,050 | N/A |
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 2 | $233,000 | $217 |
| MOBILE | 1 | $228,000 | $259 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 2 |
| $200K - $299K | 3 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 309 active listings in Mojave with a median asking price of $29,000 and an average of 334 days on market.
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