Palmdale Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Palmdale, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 107
- Median Sale Price: $485,000
- Average Sale Price: $483,057
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $290
- Average Days on Market: 112
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 98.2%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Palmdale moved 0.8% down (from $489,000 to $485,000). The number of homes sold was 3.6% down compared to the prior month (111 vs. 107). Average days on market shifted 13.1% up (99 days to 112 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 4.3% down (from $507,000 to $485,000). Sales volume is 20.7% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Palmdale's spring market is showing signs of cooling. With 107 homes sold in April, we're down 3.6% from March and significantly down 20.7% year-over-year. The median price of $485,000 dipped slightly from $489,000 last month and is down 4.3% annually. These aren't dramatic drops, but the trend suggests buyers are becoming more cautious, likely due to persistent interest rate concerns that continue to weigh on affordability across Southern California.
What's particularly telling is the jump in days on market, now averaging 112 days compared to 99 in March. That 13% increase means homes are taking longer to find buyers, which typically signals a shift toward a buyer's market. The active listings are piling up at 1,218 properties—many sitting for an average of 196 days—which gives serious buyers real negotiating power. Interestingly, homes are still selling close to asking price at 98.2%, so sellers haven't had to slash prices yet, but they're losing patience.
The market composition remains heavily single-family homes, which dominates Palmdale's character. If you're considering a move here, the extended selling timeline actually works in your favor right now. Inventory is available, and while prices haven't crashed, the urgency that characterized California's earlier 2020s boom has genuinely evaporated.
Palmdale Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93551 | 48 | $607,500 | $284 | 125 |
| 93550 | 30 | $432,000 | $310 | 94 |
| 93552 | 22 | $473,500 | $274 | 95 |
| 93591 | 6 | $161,000 | $269 | 168 |
| 93553 | 1 | $49,000 | N/A | 39 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 87 | $520,000 | $296 |
| LAND | 13 | $40,000 | N/A |
| MOBILE | 4 | $157,500 | $136 |
| CONDOS | 2 | $262,199 | $311 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 1 | $620,000 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 10 |
| $100K - $199K | 5 |
| $200K - $299K | 5 |
| $300K - $399K | 9 |
| $400K - $499K | 27 |
| $500K - $749K | 39 |
| $750K+ | 12 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 1,218 active listings in Palmdale with a median asking price of $289,950 and an average of 196 days on market.
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