Coachella, CA—92236
Real Estate Data & Market Trends
Key Metrics at a Glance
Home Price Trends — Coachella, CA
As of Oct '25, the median home price in Coachella, CA is $426,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.5%. This indicates that home prices in Coachella, CA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.1%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.
Cost per Home Type
| Home Type | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
All Homes | $426,000 | 0.5% |
| Single Family | $426,000 | 0.2% |
| Condos | N/A | N/A |
Cost per Home Size
| Home Size | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
1 Bed | N/A | N/A |
2 Bed | $313,000 | 1.6% |
3 Bed | $393,000 | 0.8% |
4 Bed | $444,000 | 0.5% |
| 5 Bed | $531,000 | 0.2% |
% of Housing Stock
Rental Trends — Coachella, CA
As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Coachella, CA is $3,500, with a year-over-year rent change of -1.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Coachella, CA is 1-bedrooms: $2,020, 2-bedrooms: $2,270, 3-bedrooms: $2,780, 4-bedrooms: $4,040. The most common rental property sizes in Coachella, CA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 36.4% and 27.2% of the rental stock.
| Type | Median Rent | Average Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $2,950 | $3,500 |
| Studio Rent | N/A | N/A |
| 1 Bed Rent | $1,850 | $2,020 |
| 2 Bed Rent | $2,300 | $2,270 |
| 3 Bed Rent | $2,750 | $2,780 |
| 4 Bed Rent | $3,800 | $4,040 |
% of Rental Stock
Property Listings — Coachella, CA
As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Coachella, CA is 54. This is a increase of 2.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 10.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.
| Metric | Zip Code Average | Year over Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
Median Listing Price | $552,000 | 9.0% |
Listing Count | 58 | 33.0% |
| Listings as % of Homes | 0.4% | 33.0% |
Days on Market | 54 | 2.0% |
Demographics — Coachella, CA
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Coachella, CA has a population of 42,900, which has decreased by -4.9% over the past 5 years. Coachella, CA is a popular place for families, as children make up 26.0% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 5.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 2.1% reporting working from home.
| Metric | Latest Census | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
Population | 42,900 | -4.9% |
% Under 18 | 26.0% | -0.4% |
% Seniors | 9.2% | 24.3% |
% WFH | 2.1% | 23.5% |
% w/ College Degree | 5.7% | 72.7% |
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Coachella, CA is a predominantly hispanic area, with 96.8% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has shrunk by 0.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Coachella, CA is white, making up 1.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 39.1% of the population in Coachella, CA, and this percentage has increased by 1.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.
Race and Ethnicity
| Metric | Latest Census | 5-Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
% White | 1.4% | 0.0% |
% Black | 0.3% | -50.0% |
% Hispanic | 96.8% | -0.9% |
% Asian | 0.1% | -50.0% |
% Foreign Born | 39.1% | 1.0% |
Mortgage and Risk — Coachella, CA
According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 239 mortgage originations in Coachella, CA, of which 54.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 73.0%, with 48.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Coachella, CA. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.
Mortgages
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
Total Loan Originations | 239 |
% Conventional Loans | 54.0% |
% Government Loans | 46.0% |
% Investor Loans | 4.0% |
% Second Loans | 3.0% |
% Cash Out Refinance | 12.0% |
Loan Activity
Rentals and Section 8 — Coachella, CA
As of 2024, the percent of homes in Coachella, CA under the Section 8 program is 8.4%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Coachella, CA, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.
Section 8 Market Size
Total Units under HUD | 348 |
Total Units Section 8 | 347 |
% Rentals under Section 8 | 8.4% |
% Occupied Section 8 | 83.6% |
Section 8 Opportunity
| Home Size | HUD Premium | Market Rent | Max HUD Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | -$400 | $1,850 | $1,450 |
| 2 Bedroom | -$490 | $2,300 | $1,810 |
| 3 Bedroom | -$310 | $2,750 | $2,440 |
| 4 Bedroom | -$820 | $3,800 | $2,980 |
Affordability — Coachella, CA
Home Price to Income Ratio
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
| Home Price to Income Ratio | 6 |
| Median Home Price | $426,000 |
| Median Household Income | $67,200 |