Market Report from Cathi Walter
La Quinta, CA 92253
Single-Family Homes
760.218.5752 | Cathi@DesertAreaHomeFinder.com
La Quinta, CA 92253
Sun May 17 2026
This week the median list price for La Quinta, CA 92253 is $1,035,495 with the market action index hovering around 44. This is less than last month's market action index of 45. Inventory has decreased to 352.
Market Action Index
This answers “How’s the Market?” by comparing rate of sales versus inventory.
Slight Seller's Advantage
Market Narrative
The market has been cooling off a bit in recent weeks, as more homes are available and demand is less. We’re already seeing prices move lower as a result. Expect this trend to continue especially if the index falls to the Buyer’s zone. Watch for a persistent up-turn in Market Action to signal prices rising again.
Real-Time Market Profile
| Median List Price | $1,035,495 | |
| Median Price of New Listings | $722,990 | |
| Per Square Foot | $419 | |
| Average Days on Market | 119 | |
| Median Days on Market | 84 | |
| Price Decreased | 35% | |
| Price Increased | 2% | |
| Relisted | 12% | |
| Inventory | 352 | |
| Median Rent | ||
| Market Action | 44 | |
| Slight Seller's Advantage | ||
Again this week in this zip code we see a downward notch for prices. We continue to pull back from the market’s highs. At this point, we will be looking for a persistent upward shift in the Market Action Index as a leading indicator for a trough in prices.
Market Segments
Each segment below represents approximately 25% of the market ordered by price.
| Median Price | Sq. Ft. | Lot Size | Beds | Bath | Age | New | Absorbed | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,724,500 | 4,237 | 0.25 - 0.5 acre | 4 | 4.5 | 21 | 2 | 5 | 112 |
| $1,342,500 | 2,904 | 8,000 - 10,000 sqft | 3 | 3.5 | 22 | 1 | 17 | 80 |
| $844,500 | 2,296 | 8,000 - 10,000 sqft | 3 | 2.5 | 22 | 8 | 11 | 70 |
| $554,500 | 1,641 | 6,500 - 8,000 sqft | 3 | 2 | 27 | 8 | 15 | 70 |