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Coachella Valley Market Snapshot – February 2026

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Real Estate Agent with HomeSmart Elite Group - Palm Springs / La Quinta, CA DRE# 01167143

Here is a quick look at how the desert housing market has changed over the past 12 months based on the latest Desert Housing Report.

Detached Homes – Year Over Year Changes

⬆️ Indian Wells: +8.6%
⬆️ Rancho Mirage: +4.0%
⬆️ Bermuda Dunes: +1.3%

➡️ La Quinta: -1.4%
➡️ Indio: -2.1%
➡️ Cathedral City: -2.2%

⬇️ Palm Desert: -4.3%
⬇️ Desert Hot Springs: -5.7%
⬇️ Palm Springs: -8.4%
⬇️ Coachella: -9.2%


Attached Homes (Condos & Townhomes)

⬆️ La Quinta: +2.6%
⬆️ Rancho Mirage: +1.3%

➡️ Palm Springs: -3.0%
➡️ Indian Wells: -5.6%

⬇️ Palm Desert: -6.8%
⬇️ Bermuda Dunes: -9.4%
⬇️ Indio: -10.5%
⬇️ Cathedral City: -12.5%
⬇️ Desert Hot Springs: -20.6%

The Coachella Valley market appears to be stabilizing after the rapid appreciation during the pandemic years. Some communities are still seeing gains, while others are experiencing modest adjustments as the market finds a healthier balance.

Lifestyle demand, seasonal residents, and the unique desert climate continue to make our region an attractive place to live and invest.

Posted by

Gregory Manns, Realtor

HomeSmart Professionals

47-060 Washington Street | La Quinta, CA 92253

(760) 406-2900 Mobile | (760) 619-2653 Fax

www.GregoryManns.com

CA BRE #01167143

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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Monday morning, Gregory. Families on the move will appreciate your local real estate reports.

Mar 16, 2026 05:01 AM
Gregory Manns, Palm Springs Area Realtor

Thank you so much Roy for your kind comment. Wishing you a lovely day.

Mar 16, 2026 08:11 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Gregory. With numbers all over the place are some of your markets truly in decline or just stabilizing after a period of being sizzling hot? Buyers need your counsel. Enjoy your day.

Mar 16, 2026 05:53 AM
Gregory Manns, Palm Springs Area Realtor

Excellent observation Wayne. Hope you're terrific and wishing you a great day!

Mar 16, 2026 08:12 AM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Gregory Manns, Palm Springs Area Realtor very valuable detailed market report for Coachella Valley, CA. February 2026.

Mar 16, 2026 02:05 PM
Gregory Manns, Palm Springs Area Realtor

Thank you so much, John for your kind comment. Hope you're having a lovely day.

Mar 16, 2026 05:20 PM